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Zika diagnosis
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Zika is diagnosed by clinical suspicion (compatible clinical picture and epidemiological history of exposure to the infection) and by tests to confirm the disease:
Blood analysis. To detect the virus’ genetic material using the test known as RT-PCR within the first week. Also serological tests, which consist of detecting the body’s defences against the virus.
Urine tests (RT-PCR within the first two weeks).
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