Prior Zika virus infection increases risk of severe dengue disease
Friday, August 28, 2020 - 21:50
in Health & Medicine
A new study finds that people who have antibodies to the mosquito-borne Zika virus are more vulnerable to developing dengue disease. This immune interaction, called antibody-dependent enhancement, could complicate the search for a safe and effective vaccine that protects against Zika without also increasing the risk of dengue.