Prolonged Detection of Zika Virus in Vaginal Secretions and Whole Blood.

ABSTRACT: Infection with Zika virus is an emerging public health crisis. We observed prolonged detection of virus RNA in vaginal mucosal swab specimens and whole blood for a US traveler with acute Zika virus infection who had visited Honduras. These findings advance understanding of Zika virus infection and provide data for additional testing strategies.

SUBMITTER: Murray KO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5176245 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature