Here are four observations:
1. Researchers found Zika interacts directly with nerve cells.
2. The World Health Organization called for further research on which neurological disorders are associated with Zika.
3. The virus has evolved from causing a mild infection to causing outbreaks associated with neurological disorders.
4. The associated neurological disorders include encephalitis, meningitis, myelitis and Guillain-Barre.
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