The Latest On Zika: Virus In Bodily Fluids Prompts New Sex Recommendations

On Friday, Brazilian researchers detected Zika virus in saliva and urine for the first time. While it's still too early to say whether the disease can be spread by the fluids, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its health guidelines for pregnant women to include sexual health recommendations.  The Zika virus, which is spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, is strongly suspected to be linked to a new wave of microcephaly cases in Brazil. Babies born with the birth defect have smaller heads and brains that aren't fully developed, which can result in life-long developmental problems.    With the high volume of news about the Zika virus, it's tough to stay up-to-date. Check out our full coverage, or read our daily recaps. Here's the latest information you should know:  1. Carnival is going on as planned Brazil’s world-famous Carnival -- a week of street parties and parades that draw millions of revelers to Rio de Janeiro and other cities throughout the country -- kicks off Friday. Despite official health warnings about the need to cover up in long sleeves and pants and use mosquito repellant to ward off Zika virus-carrying insects, Carnival enthusiasts are looking forward to partying the night away during the festivities. Epidemiology experts, meanwhile, have called the tradition an “explosive cocktail” that could fuel the spread of the virus.  2. Zika virus identified in saliva ...
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