STUDY: Zika Virus Persists in Testes, Damages Tissue in Mice
"Zika virus remained in mouse testes after the infection had cleared from the blood, causing testicular tissue to atrophy and potentially affecting fertility, according to a study in mice published in Science Advances. The finding may explain why Zika virus appears to...
CDC Zika Testing Tool
Recently, CDC updated its interim guidance for providers caring for pregnant women with possible Zika virus exposure. This tool is intended for healthcare providers and public health officials in the United States. It is part of the public health response to protect...
Anna Greene McDonald, MD Appointed as Medical Director
Birth Tissue Recovery announces the appointment of Anna Greene McDonald, MD as the company’s medical director, effective July 1, 2016. Dr. McDonald is board certified in anatomic and clinical pathology and pediatric pathology, both by the American Board of...
BTR Enhances Donor Screening Criteria for Zika Virus
Because Zika virus (ZIKV) has been identified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a relevant communicable disease agent or disease, with potential for transmission by human tissue intended for transplantation, BTR is implementing appropriate donor screening...