Zikavirus found in urine and saliva

- Brazilian scientists have found the zikavirus in saliva and urine. They will investigate whether the virus may also be transmitted through these body fluids.

The dreaded zikavirus is where known primarily transmitted by a certain type of mosquito.

Tuesday physicians in Texas suggested, however, that there is someone is infected through sexual intercourse, all want the American Institute for this not confirm the control and prevention of diseases. In Brazil, a case of zikavirusinfectie determined that it is caused by a blood transfusion.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has described the zikavirus to global public health threat. The virus spreads very rapidly and could lead in unborn children to brain abnormalities.