Sexual transmission of Zika virus in an entirely asymptomatic couple returning from a Zika epidemic area, France, April 2016

Euro Surveill. 2016 Jun 9;21(23). doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2016.21.23.30254.

Abstract

The current Zika virus outbreak and its potential severe health consequences, especially congenital fetal syndrome, have led to increased concern about sexual transmission, especially in pregnant women and women of reproductive age. Here we report a case of Zika virus sexual transmission, likely male-to-female, in a totally asymptomatic couple.

Keywords: Zika; asymptomatic; sexual transmission.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Asymptomatic Diseases*
  • Female
  • France
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Martinique
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral / diagnosis*
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral / virology*
  • Travel*
  • Zika Virus Infection / diagnosis*
  • Zika Virus Infection / virology*