Zika virus induces strong inflammatory responses and impairs homeostasis and function of the human retinal pigment epithelium

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BACKGROUND: Zika virus (ZIKV) has recently re-emerged as a pathogenic agent with epidemic capacities as was well illustrated in South America. Because of the extent of this health crisis, a number of more serious symptoms have become associated with ZIKV infection than what was initially described. In particular, neuronal and ocular disorders have been characterized, both in infants and in adults. Notably, the...

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