Long-Term Viruria in Zika Virus–Infected Pregnant Women, Brazil, 2016
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During the 2016 Zika virus outbreak in Brazil, we detected Zika virus RNA in urine samples collected from Zika virus-positive pregnant women during different stages of pregnancy. Women had positive and negative intervals of viruria; 3 newborns had adverse outcomes. Further research is needed to clarify the relationship between viruria and outcomes for newborns.
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عنوان ژورنال:
دوره 23 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2017