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Zika virus: transmission
Information about routes of Zika virus transmission and ways to prevent this.
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Whilst most Zika virus infections are transmitted via Aedes mosquitoes, the infection may occasionally be acquired by other routes. Methods of prevention are described.
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Published 11 December 2015
Last updated 2 August 2017
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Updated to reflect changes in travel and sexual transmission advice and revised Zika virus risk ratings.
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Clarification of routes of transmission and prevention.
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First published.