Zika virus infection spread through saliva--a truth or myth?

Braz Oral Res. 2016:30:S1806-83242016000100801. doi: 10.1590/1807-3107BOR-2016.vol30.0046. Epub 2016 Mar 15.

Abstract

In this Point-of-view article we highlighted some features related to saliva and virus infection, in special for zika virus. In addition, we pointed out the potential oral problems caused by a microcephaly originated by a zika virus infection. In the end the, we demonstrated the importance of a more comprehensive exploration of saliva and their components as a fluid for diagnostic and therapeutic approaches on oral and systemic diseases.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • HIV Infections
  • Humans
  • Microcephaly / virology
  • Saliva / virology*
  • Zika Virus / isolation & purification*
  • Zika Virus Infection / complications
  • Zika Virus Infection / diagnosis
  • Zika Virus Infection / transmission*