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Prolonged shedding of zika virus RNA in vaginal secretions, nicaragua

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Zika virus, an arthropodborne 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.

Source: Carolina Digital Repository (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)

DOI: 10.17615/2jry-ss52

Authors: Reyes, Y., Liou, G.-J.A., Bowman, N.M., Becker-Dreps, S., Centeno, E., Collins, M.H., Bucardo, F.

Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Language: English

Topic: Mosquito-borne diseases and control

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4289009330

FWCI: 0.188

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