There are other, less common ways that the Zika virus may be spread.
Some of these reported modes of transmission have not been confirmed or require more research.
It is not spread by respiratory droplets like SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 infection.
The virus remains active in semen longer than in other bodily fluids such as blood and urine.
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How Is Zika Diagnosed?
Zika virus infection can be detected through a blood or urine test.
The CDCs national database keeps track of any reported cases of the Zika virus in the United States.
She is board-certified in both internal medicine and infectious diseases.
She also teaches medical trainees and lectures medical students at the Emory University School of Medicine.
Becky Upham has been professionally involved in health and wellness for almost 20 years.
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