Sexually transmitted Zika virus infection: a new tropical disease

Publication date: October 2016 Source:Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, Volume 6, Issue 10 Author(s): Somsri Wiwanitkit, Viroj Wiwanitkit Zika virus infection is a new problematic infection that becomes the global public health issue. The infection is mainly caused by mosquito bite. However, there are some recent reports on the new form of Zika virus infection, the sexually transmitted Zika virus infection which is considered the new tropical disease that has the trend of worldwide epidemic. In this short article, the authors briefly review on sexually transmitted Zika virus infection.
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research