Chinese Scientists Decode Gene Sequence of Imported Zika Virus
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A photo shows a Brazilian father kissing his child who is plagued by zika virus. [Photo: Xinhua]

Chinese scientists have sequenced the genome of the country's first imported Zika virus, helping with prevention and diagnosis.

This will lay the foundation for understanding the variations of the virus as well as developing bacteria and re-agents to diagnose the disease.

China has had confirmed two Zika cases, both were imported.

Zika causes only minor flu-like symptoms in adults.

However, researchers believe the virus is the likely factor behind a sharp rise in cases of microcephaly - newborns with abnormally small heads.

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