Tag Archive for PRO/AH/EDR> Zika virus (04): Americas, research, observations

PRO/AH/EDR> Zika virus (04): Americas, research, observations

Zika virus -- Worldwide/UnknownReyes Y, Bowman NM, Becker-Dreps S, et al. Prolonged Shedding of Zika Virus RNA in Vaginal Secretions, Nicaragua. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019; 25 (4):808-810. doi: 10.3201/eid2504.180977.AbstractZika 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 Read more [...]