Zika Virus in Rectal Swab Samples

Emerg Infect Dis. 2019 May;25(5):951-954. doi: 10.3201/eid2505.180904.

Abstract

We detected Zika virus RNA in rectal swab samples from 10 patients by using real-time reverse transcription PCR, and we isolated the virus from 1 patient. The longest interval from symptom onset to detection was 14 days. These findings are applicable to diagnosis and infection prevention recommendations.

Keywords: Brazil; Zika virus; infection; rectal swab; sexual transmission; virus persistence; viruses.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • RNA, Viral / isolation & purification
  • Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Rectum / virology*
  • Young Adult
  • Zika Virus / genetics
  • Zika Virus / isolation & purification*
  • Zika Virus Infection / blood
  • Zika Virus Infection / urine
  • Zika Virus Infection / virology*

Substances

  • RNA, Viral