Twenty-four cases of imported zika virus infections diagnosed by molecular methods
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2016Author
Alejo-Cancho, Izaskun
Oliveira, Inés
Torner, Nuria
et al.
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Zika virus is an emerging flavivirus widely spreading through Latin America. Molecular diagnosis of the infection can be performed using serum, urine and saliva samples, although a well-defined diagnostic algorithm is not yet established. We describe a series of 24 cases of imported zika virus infection into Catalonia (northeastern Spain). Based on our findings, testing of paired serum and urine samples is recommended.