Abstract
Zika virus is normally transmitted by mosquitos, but cases of sexual transmission have been reported. We describe a patient with symptomatic Zika virus infection in whom the virus was detected in semen for 92 days. Our findings support recommendations for 6 months of barrier contraceptive use after symptomatic Zika virus infection.
Highlights
Zika virus is normally transmitted by mosquitos, but cases of sexual transmission have been reported
Zika virus RNA has been detected in semen and vaginal fluid [9,10,11,12]
No Zika virus RNA was detected in semen at day 132 or day 174. The patient and his partner did not have unprotected sex during this period; his partner remained well and was not tested for Zika virus. In this case, Zika virus RNA was detected in the semen of a previously healthy, immunocompetent adult who contracted his infection during a short visit to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in February 2016
Summary
Zika virus is normally transmitted by mosquitos, but cases of sexual transmission have been reported. We describe a case in which Zika virus persisted in semen for 92 days after symptom onset. Conclusions In this case, Zika virus RNA was detected in the semen of a previously healthy, immunocompetent adult who contracted his infection during a short visit to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in February 2016.
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