Detection and persistence of Zika virus in body fluids and associated factors: a prospective cohort study
Detection and persistence of Zika virus in body fluids and associated factors: a prospective cohort study
This study aimed to analyze the detection and duration of the Zika virus (ZIKV) in plasma, urine, saliva, sweat, rectal swabs, vaginal secretions, breast milk, and semen and to explore risk factors associated with prolonged viral persistence. A prospective cohort study of symptomatic patients and their household contacts was conducted …