Zika and Other Brain Parenchyma Viruses: Is Nanomedicine the Answer?

Abstract

Nanomedicine and nanotechnology are evolving in their uses to treat illness and develop preventive measures for viruses and bacteria. The current research is promising and suggests drug delivery via nanocarriers can significantly increase the bioavailability of drugs. Nanomedicine can be used for the treatment of dangerous virus, such as the Zika virus, by making delivery of drugs across blood-brain barrier possible. Nanotechnology can combat the catastrophic neurological complications caused by the Zika Virus when contracted during pregnancy.