The virus of Zika can be transmitted through sweat, tears and other body fluids, as reported by the Internet publication for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old Pannochka. net This is stated by American infectious diseaseists on the pages of the New England Journal of Medicine.

A 38-year-old resident of Salt Lake City contracted Zick's virus after taking care of an elderly man who died of fever complications.

It is known that the man was in contact with the sweat and tear fluid of the old man - they can become unknown earlier by transmission of the virus Zeka.

Until now, scientists have believed that Zik's fever is transmitted only through mosquito bites, and in rare cases with sexual contact. If it turns out that any body fluid transmits the virus, this will significantly increase the risks for tourists and travelers.

The source of the infection, a 73-year-old American pensioner, fell ill shortly after returning from a three-week tour along the west coast of Mexico. Upon arrival in Utah, he got fever, stomach ache, sore throat, signs of conjunctivitis and diarrhea. The man died in a local hospital on the fourth day because of respiratory and renal insufficiency.

Five days later, a relative who was taking care of the dying.

A rash appeared on the patient's face, the temperature rose.

In the urine and blood immediately revealed the virus Zika.

Infectionists completely exclude the possibility of transmitting the virus through mosquitoes in Utah. The only version is a close contact with the first ill, to whom he wiped sweat and tears, without wearing protective gloves.

Doctors say that deaths with Zik fever are very rare, even when it comes to elderly weakened patients.

To date, only 9 such cases have been documented.

"Theoretically, any contact with infected body fluids carries a certain threat. However, the fact that Zik's virus is transmitted with sweat and teardrop requires additional scientific confirmation, "experts from the University of Utah concluded, dealing with this case.

Zika is the first among the mosquitoes transmitted by viruses, which can cause severe congenital malformations in children. The most terrible consequence of intrauterine infection with the virus Zika - microcephaly.

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