Dallas Reports A Case of Zika Spread by Sex.
Autor(es): McNeil Jr., Donald G., Tavernise, Sabrina
Resumo: The article looks at a report from the county of Dallas, Texas, of a case in which the Zika virus was transmitted by sexual contact, which it notes is in contrast with the virus's usual transmission by mosquitoes. Topics include the advice issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for precautions people should take when visiting world regions where Zika is prevalent and an association between Zika infections in pregnant women and birth defects in their babies.
Palavras-Chave: Zika virus infections, Sexually transmitted diseases, Zika Virus Epidemic, Mosquitoes as carriers of disease, Public health, Transmission, Texas
Imprenta: New York Times, v. 165, n. 57131, p. A1-A17, 2016
Descritores: Zika virus - Sexual ; Zika virus - Epidemic ; Zika virus - Public health
Data de publicação: 2016
