Chatter that Matters: Word-of-Mouth Marketing of Selected Micro Businesses and Small and Medium Enterprises in Malolos City, Bulacan

The study quantified the usage of and range of word-of-mouth (WOM) marketing, and analyzed the present state and satisfaction with WOM marketing tactics of selected micro businesses, small and medium enterprises in Malolos City, Bulacan. Purposive and convenience sampling were employed on marketers and owners who were available and who were willing to participate in the study using structured interview questions. 125 companies situated only in Malolos City proper and proximate places were selected

Miscarriage and stillbirth following maternal Zika virus infection in nonhuman primates.

Zika virus (ZIKV) infection is associated with congenital defects and pregnancy loss. Here, we found that 26% of nonhuman primates infected with Asian/American ZIKV in early gestation experienced fetal demise later in pregnancy despite showing few clinical signs of infection. Pregnancy loss due to asymptomatic ZIKV infection may therefore be a common but under-recognized adverse outcome related to maternal ZIKV infection

Miscarriage and stillbirth following maternal Zika virus infection in nonhuman primates.

Zika virus (ZIKV) infection is associated with congenital defects and pregnancy loss. Here, we found that 26% of nonhuman primates infected with Asian/American ZIKV in early gestation experienced fetal demise later in pregnancy despite showing few clinical signs of infection. Pregnancy loss due to asymptomatic ZIKV infection may therefore be a common but under-recognized adverse outcome related to maternal ZIKV infection