One report describes eye problems in a baby born without microcephaly and the other notes sexual transmission 44 days after the male partner's infection.
The World Health Organization (WHO) said today that its Zika emergency committee will meet for the third time on Jun 14, according to a notice e-mailed to journalists. It said experts will review the implementation and impact of the recommendations it made as part of their declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).
In research news, studies reveal more evidence for neural progenitor cell infection and clues about how the body might defend itself.
Defects can include craniofacial disproportion, spasticity, seizures, irritability, and eye problems.
Also, the CDC estimates that 216 million visits are made to the US from Zika-hit nations.
In other developments, officials update guidance on sexual transmission and antibody testing.
Women in the sexually active age-group are much more likely than men to be infected with Zika virus.
In addition, Spain has reported a microcephaly case related to Zika virus infection.
Also, Consumer Reports warns that some plant-based repellents don't work well against Aedes mosquitoes.
Also, PAHO posts ethics guidance, and Colombia and Costa Rica note microcephaly.
