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Persistence of Zika virus in semen 93 days after the onset of
                symptoms

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INTRODUCTION: Zika virus is mainly transmitted through the bites
                of infected Aedes mosquitoes, although mother-to-child and
                sexual transmission have also been described. The presence of
                Zika virus in semen after infection seems to be not uncommon,
                but the duration of viral persistence has not been
                well-determined. METHODS: Molecular, serological and cell
                culture methods were used for the diagnosis and follow up of a
                case of Zika virus infection imported from Venezuela. Serial
                samples of serum, urine and semen were analyzed to investigate
                the persistence of the Zika virus. RESULTS: Zika virus was
                detected in semen samples up to 93 days after the onset of
                symptoms. CONCLUSIONS: Our results confirm the persistence of
                Zika virus in semen samples for long periods after infection.

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Versió postprint del document publicat a:
                http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eimc.2016.10.009

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Enfermedades Infecciosas y Microbiologia Clinica, 2016

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Articles publicats en revistes (ISGlobal)

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Persistence of Zika virus in semen 93 days after the onset of
                symptoms