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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