Screening semen samples for Zika virus infection: role for serologic and RT-PCR testing

Screening semen samples for Zika virus infection: role for serologic and RT-PCR testing

IntroductionZika virus (ZIKV) is primarily transmitted through mosquito bites though may act as a sexually transmitted infection. Men can shed the virus in their semen for extended periods, with reports indicating shedding for up to six months after the initial infection. This poses a concern for co...

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Main Authors: Humberto Ferraz, Kevan Akrami, Laise de Moraes, Lais Cambuí Gusmão, Genevieve Coelho, Daniele Freitas, Manoel Barral-Netto, Aldina Barral, Viviane Boaventura, Luciane Amorim Santos, Ricardo Khouri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Tropical Diseases
Subjects:
Zika virus
semen
genital tract
sexual transmission
diagnosis
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fitd.2024.1489647/full
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