Dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis may shield against Zika: Research

A Taiwanese research team detailed a potential defense mechanism against the Zika virus in a study published in "Communication Biology" Wednesday, suggesting individuals with prior exposure to dengue fever and Japanese encephalitis may have acquired immunity against the virus.

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