Zika virus disease epidemic ninth update

The predominant mode of transmission of Zika virus is through the bites of infected mosquitoes but the virus can also be transmitted through sexual contact, and by blood and blood components and possibly by other substances of human origin. Pregnant women are the most important risk group and the primary target for preventive measures because Zika virus infection during pregnancy is associated with intrauterine CNS infection, congenital malformations and foetal death.

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