Prolonged Shedding of Zika Virus RNA in Vaginal Secretions, Nicaragua

Prolonged Shedding of Zika Virus RNA in Vaginal Secretions, Nicaragua

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...

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Main Authors: Yaoska Reyes, Natalie M. Bowman, Sylvia Becker-Dreps, Edwing Centeno, Matthew H. Collins, Guei-Jiun Alice Liou, Filemón Bucardo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2019-04-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Zika virus
viruses
transmission
shedding
Nicaragua
vaginal secretions
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/25/4/18-0977_article

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