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Prolonged Shedding of Zika Virus RNA in Vaginal Secretions, Nicaragua.

Authors :
Reyes Y
Bowman NM
Becker-Dreps S
Centeno E
Collins MH
Liou GA
Bucardo F
Source :
Emerging infectious diseases [Emerg Infect Dis] 2019 Apr; Vol. 25 (4), pp. 808-810.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Zika virus, an arthropod-borne flavivirus pathogen in humans, is unusual because it can be sexually transmitted and can be shed for prolonged periods in semen. We report viral shedding in vaginal secretions for up to 6 months, indicating the potential for sexual and vertical transmission by infected women.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1080-6059
Volume :
25
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Emerging infectious diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
30882329
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2504.180977