A returning traveller from South America develops fever 3 weeks after return. Malaria is excluded. He develops bilateral conjunctivitis, a maculopapul...

Question

A returning traveller from South America develops fever 3 weeks after return. Malaria is excluded. He develops bilateral conjunctivitis, a maculopapular rash, and mild arthralgia. He is concerned about Zika. How long after potential Zika virus infection should a man use condoms to prevent sexual transmission?

Accepted Answer

For at least 3 months from the date of symptom onset (or last possible exposure if asymptomatic), as Zika virus RNA has been detected in semen for up to 6 months

Answer

No precautions are needed

Answer

For 1 week only

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Lifelong

Answer

For 24 hours

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): Zika Sexual Transmission Prevention