Researchers Find Zika Virus Can Also Hurt Adult Eyes

 Researchers Find Zika Virus Can Also Hurt Adult Eyes

A group of researchers have found that adults infected with the Zika virus may be putting their vision at risk.

Doctors in Brazil reportedly witnessed a male patient in his 40s injected with Zika who developed uveitis. Although the patient recovered, researchers found it was the virus that caused the condition. Through their research — published in The New England Journal of Medicine — the researchers want to educate other practitioners to be aware of potential eye issues caused by Zika.

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Source: HealthDay

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