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Laboratory Acquired Zika Virus Infection Through Mouse Bite: A Case Report

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Abstract Zika virus is an arthropod-borne flavivirus mainly transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes. However, alternative transmission routes can occur. In this study, we show the accidental transmission of… Click to show full abstract

Abstract Zika virus is an arthropod-borne flavivirus mainly transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes. However, alternative transmission routes can occur. In this study, we show the accidental transmission of virus from an infected mouse to a human during the experimental manipulation. This study describes the patient clinical manifestations and virus genome identification.

Keywords: laboratory acquired; acquired zika; zika virus; virus infection; virus; infection mouse

Journal Title: Open Forum Infectious Diseases
Year Published: 2020

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