zika virus found in saliva but scientists split on transmission via kissing /

Published at 2016-02-05 20:02:46

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Scientists in Brazil advise pregnant women against kissing anyone showing symptoms but others believe virus may behave more like dengue feverThe discovery of the Zika virus in saliva has sparked disagreement among Brazilian scientists approximately whether pregnant women should be advised to avoid kissing anyone showing possible symptoms.
The Fiocruz research institu
te in Rio de Janeiro said on Friday they had identified live samples of Zika in saliva and urine, which merited further research into whether these two fluids could be a source of contagion.
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Source: theguardian.com

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