title: Twenty-four cases of imported zika virus infections diagnosed by molecular methods.
abstract: Zika virus is an emerging flavivirus widely spreading through Latin America. Molecular diagnosis of the infection can be performed using serum, urine and saliva samples, although a well-defined diagnostic algorithm is not yet established. We describe a series of 24 cases of imported zika virus infection into Catalonia (northeastern Spain). Based on our findings, testing of paired serum and urine samples is recommended.
authors: Department of Clinical Microbiology, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain.
authors: Izaskun
authors: I
authors: Alejo-Cancho
authors: Public Health Agency of Catalonia, Generalitat of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain.
authors: Nuria
authors: N
authors: Torner
authors: ISGlobal, Barcelona Centre for International Health Research (CRESIB), Hospital Clínic, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
authors: Inés
authors: I
authors: Oliveira
authors: Public Health Agency of Catalonia, Generalitat of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain.
authors: Ana
authors: A
authors: Martínez
authors: ISGlobal, Barcelona Centre for International Health Research (CRESIB), Hospital Clínic, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
authors: José
authors: J
authors: Muñoz
authors: Public Health Agency of Catalonia, Generalitat of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain.
authors: Mireia
authors: M
authors: Jane
authors: ISGlobal, Barcelona Centre for International Health Research (CRESIB), Hospital Clínic, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
authors: Joaquim
authors: J
authors: Gascón
authors: ISGlobal, Barcelona Centre for International Health Research (CRESIB), Hospital Clínic, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
authors: Ana
authors: A
authors: Requena-Méndez
authors: ISGlobal, Barcelona Centre for International Health Research (CRESIB), Hospital Clínic, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Public Health Department, Hospital Clínic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
authors: Anna
authors: A
authors: Vilella
authors: Department of Clinical Microbiology, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain; ISGlobal, Barcelona Centre for International Health Research (CRESIB), Hospital Clínic, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
authors: M Ángeles
authors: MÁ
authors: Marcos
authors: ISGlobal, Barcelona Centre for International Health Research (CRESIB), Hospital Clínic, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
authors: María Jesús
authors: MJ
authors: Pinazo
authors: Department of Clinical Microbiology, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain.
authors: Verónica
authors: V
authors: Gonzalo
authors: ISGlobal, Barcelona Centre for International Health Research (CRESIB), Hospital Clínic, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
authors: Natalia
authors: N
authors: Rodriguez
authors: Department of Clinical Microbiology, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain; ISGlobal, Barcelona Centre for International Health Research (CRESIB), Hospital Clínic, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain. Electronic address: myoldi@clinic.ub.es.
authors: Miguel J
authors: MJ
authors: Martínez
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D025202:Molecular Diagnostic Techniques; D044967:Serum / Q000821:virology; D013030:Spain; D014195:Travel; D014556:Urine / Q000821:virology; D055815:Young Adult; D000071243:Zika Virus Infection / Q000175:diagnosis*