MMWR Vol. 65 / Early Release ► Preventing Transmission of Zika Virus in Labor and Delivery Settings Through Implementation of Standard Precautions — United States, 2016 | MMWR

MMWR Early Release Vol. 65, Early Release March 22, 2016

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Preventing Transmission of Zika Virus in Labor and Delivery Settings Through Implementation of Standard Precautions — United States, 2016 
Christine K. Olson, MD; Martha Iwamoto, MD; Kiran M. Perkins, MD; et al.
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2016;65(Early Release)

Although there are no reports of transmission of Zika virus from infected patients to 

health care personnel or other patients, minimizing exposures to body fluids is important. 

Because of the potential for exposure to large volumes of body fluids during the labor 

and delivery process and the sometimes unpredictable and fast-paced nature of obstetrical 

care, the use of Standard Precautions in these settings is essential to prevent possible 

transmission of Zika virus from patients to health care personnel.

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