Probable sexual transmission of Zika virus from a vasectomised man

A previous report3 communicated persistence of Zika virus RNA in semen 62 days after onset of illness but culture results were not available. Because we were able to detect Zika virus in semen despite a vasectomy, a distal source for Zika virus such as prostrate, seminal vesicles, proximal or distal...

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Published inThe Lancet infectious diseases Vol. 16; no. 10; p. 1107
Main Authors Arsuaga, Marta, Bujalance, Silvia García, Díaz-Menéndez, Marta, Vázquez, Ana, Arribas, Jose R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Ltd 01.10.2016
Elsevier Limited
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Arthritis
Health risk assessment
Illnesses
Infectious Disease
Infectious diseases
Public health
Urine
Vector-borne diseases
Zika virus
Maldives
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Summary:A previous report3 communicated persistence of Zika virus RNA in semen 62 days after onset of illness but culture results were not available. Because we were able to detect Zika virus in semen despite a vasectomy, a distal source for Zika virus such as prostrate, seminal vesicles, proximal or distal bulbourethral glands, and pre-ejaculate secretions is possible. Public health recommendations to prevent sexual transmission of Zika virus should take these data into consideration and extend duration of time recommended to use protection during intercourse after travelling to endemic area even if the man has had a vasectomy.
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ISSN:1473-3099
1474-4457
DOI:10.1016/S1473-3099(16)30320-6