Zika virus dynamics in body fluids and risk of sexual transmission in a non ‐endemic area

ConclusionZIKV shedding persistence in genital fluids occurs in a significant number of symptomatic patients after visiting an endemic area. We did not find any ZIKV seroconversion among the 3 male contacts who were investigated. Diagnostic algorithms may be updated to include genital tract fluid specimens in the diagnostic process.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Tropical Medicine and International Health - November 1, 2017 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Adri án Sánchez‐Montalvá, Diana Pou, Elena Sulleiro, Fernando Salvador, Cristina Bocanegra, Begoña Treviño, Ariadna Rando, Núria Serre, Tomàs Pumarola, Benito Almirante, Israel Molina Tags: Original Article Source Type: research