Dangerous Zika Virus May Be Capable Of Spreading Through Sex
- 8 years ago
The Zika virus, carried by mosquitoes, is rapidly spreading throughout the Americas, and case studies suggest sex may be one way of transmission, reports the New York Times.
The Zika virus, carried by mosquitos, is rapidly spreading throughout the Americas, and case studies suggest sex may be one way of transmission.
In one instance, the virus was found in the semen of a man who had been in French Polynesia during a 2013 outbreak.
Another medical report involves a graduate student working on malaria research in Senegal.
Upon returning to the US, both he and his colleague exhibited symptoms of a mosquito-borne illness.
Shortly after, the man’s wife, who had not left the country, also presented with bloodshot eyes, headaches, and a rash.
All three tested positive for the Zika virus.
Though do
The Zika virus, carried by mosquitos, is rapidly spreading throughout the Americas, and case studies suggest sex may be one way of transmission.
In one instance, the virus was found in the semen of a man who had been in French Polynesia during a 2013 outbreak.
Another medical report involves a graduate student working on malaria research in Senegal.
Upon returning to the US, both he and his colleague exhibited symptoms of a mosquito-borne illness.
Shortly after, the man’s wife, who had not left the country, also presented with bloodshot eyes, headaches, and a rash.
All three tested positive for the Zika virus.
Though do