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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
US based new research has found out that that Zika virus may damage _________ not just in newborns but also in adults.
A
Brain Cells
B
Skin Cells
C
Bone cells
D
Red Blood Cells
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Areas at Risk for Zika There is no current local transmission of Zika virus in the continental United States.

Detailed explanation-2: -Why did Zika disappear? Most experts say the sharp decline in Zika cases is due, at least in part, to herd immunity. When enough people become immune to a virus, whether through vaccination or natural immunity, then that disease can’t easily travel from person to person.

Detailed explanation-3: -Recognizing that Zika is a cause of certain birth defects does not mean that every pregnant woman infected with Zika will have a baby with a birth defect. It means that infection with Zika during pregnancy increases the chances for these problems.

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