Prevention of sexual transmission of Zika virus: Interim guidance (6 Sept 2016)

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The primary transmission route of Zika virus is via the Aedes mosquito. However, mounting evidence has shown that sexual transmission of Zika virus is possible and more common than previously assumed. This is of concern due to an association between Zika virus infection and adverse pregnancy and fetal outcomes, including microcephaly, neurological complications and Guillain-Barré syndrome.

The current evidence base on Zika virus remains limited. This guidance will be reviewed and the recommendations updated as new evidence emerges. 

Link to the document in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Resource Type(s)
Health Care Protocol
Topic(s)
Clinical Guidelines
Counseling
Family Planning
Sexual Transmission
Audience(s)
For the Community
Health Care Workers
Policymakers
Language(s)
Arabic
Chinese
English
French
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Country(ies)
Global
Source(s)
World Health Organization

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