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Zika Not Spread Through Saliva

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According to scientists have some interesting news about Zikaa person is unlikely to get the virus from kissing or sharing utensils with someone. A new study with monkeys suggests that Zika doesn't appear to be transmitted through saliva. The Lead researcher said, "If passing the virus by casual contact were easy, I think we would see a lot more of what we would call secondary transmission in a place like the United States." Je added, "But we're not seeing clinically apparent spread of Zika throughout the continental U.S. without the presence of the mosquitoes that carry the virus."

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