The cases of Zika virus are increasing in Pune alarmingly.
Zika virus is transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes, which bite mostly during the day. Do you know that Zika virus can also be transmitted sexually?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that a person with Zika virus infection can transmit the virus to their partner(s) through vaginal sex, anal sex, and possibly oral sex.
According to the CDC, there is documented evidence of sexual transmission of Zika virus from male-to-female, male-to-male, and female-to-male sex partners.
Limited data suggest the incidence of Zika virus RNA shedding in semen and its persistence after infection are likely similar for symptomatic and asymptomatic men infected with Zika virus, CDC reveals.
Zika virus can be detected in semen for an extended period, up to 54 days, and sometimes even longer after initial infection.
A significant challenge in controlling the spread of Zika through sexual transmission is that many infected individuals may be asymptomatic
It’s recommended that men use condoms or abstain from sex for at least six months, while women should consider at least eight weeks of precautions.