Persistence of Zika Virus in Breast Milk after Infection in Late Stage of Pregnancy

Persistence of Zika Virus in Breast Milk after Infection in Late Stage of Pregnancy

We detected Zika virus in breast milk of a woman in Brazil infected with the virus during the 36th week of pregnancy. Virus was detected 33 days after onset of signs and symptoms and 9 days after delivery. No abnormalities were found during fetal assessment or after birth of the infant.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: José R. Sotelo, Andre B. Sotelo, Fabio J.B. Sotelo, André M. Doi, Joao R.R. Pinho, Rita de Cassia Oliveira, Alanna M.P.S. Bezerra, Alice D. Deutsch, Lucy S. Villas-Boas, Alvina C. Felix, Camila M. Romano, Clarisse M. Machado, Maria C.J. Mendes-Correa, Rubia A.F. Santana, Fernando G. Menezes, Cristovao L.P. Mangueira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2017-05-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Zika virus
viruses
infection
persistence
pregnancy
late stage
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/23/5/16-1538_article

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https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/23/5/16-1538_article

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