Zika virus is an infection that is spread primarily by the bites of infected mosquitoes, its less commonly known by Sexual transmission, however if you are undergoing Fertility treatment, here in the UK or aboard, and have been to a country where the virus is known or associated with, your Clinic will most probably advise you get tested.
Zika virus infection is typically diagnosed with Blood or Urine tests.
The first ever case of Zika in humans was in 1952, however more recently - May 2016 - 60 countries and territories reported continuing mosquito -borne transmission of which 46 countries are experiencing a first outbreak of Zika virus.
In January 2016 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a travel alert for areas of the world where Zika virus is circulating , this alert recommended that pregnant women avoid travel to certain areas, where Zika virus was on the rise.
In August 2017, Africa, Aruba, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Peru, Saba, are all countries of High Risk, other countries around the world are also considered Moderate Risk, for more information on different areas, check Gov.uk/Guidance.
The most suitable method for the detection of Zika virus infection depends on the disease stage, early phase – viral RNA can be determined, this is through Blood, up to one week after the onset of any symptoms, or in urine up to two weeks, however if the infection is older than 7 days, Blood testing is recommended.
Antibodies IgM can be detected in your blood from 5 days.
Bloods4you can provide you both directly with your Private and Confidential Zika Blood Test, all in the comfort of your own home or workplace on a date and time that suits your busy schedules.
Your Private and Confidential Test Results will be given directly back to you within 24hrs.
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*Information regarding statics and locations was sourced by www.gov.uk - Public Health England Aug 2017.
