Zika virus more in semen than blood; also found in breast milk

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding Zika Virus?

1) Viral load is more in blood than semen.
2) Zika virus has been found in breast milk too.
- Published on 02 Aug 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Only 2
 
  • The viral load in semen is 100,000 times more than both blood and urine.
  • Zika virus has been found in breast milk but no case of infants getting Zika virus through breastfeeding reported.
  • Zika virus has also been detected in female genital tract including vaginal fluid.

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