a. Where did Zika virus come from? What are arboviruses and are they a genetically related group? What technologies have allowed the spread of arboviruses?

b. Why is a mouse model helpful in Zika virus research? What type of mice were used and why?

c. How strong is the evidence that Zika virus causes microcephaly? What is it about Zika virus, and other arboviruses, that complicate this correlation?

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a Arbovirus is an expressive terminology used to refer to numerous prevalently RNA viruses that are usually spread through arthropods ticks and notably mosquitoes Normally arboviruses are sustained in ... View the full answer