Zika virus infection spread through saliva – a truth or myth?

Abstract

Abstract In this Point-of-view article we highlighted some features related to saliva and virus infection, in special for zika virus. In addition, we pointed out the potential oral problems caused by a microcephaly originated by a zika virus infection. In the end the, we demonstrated the importance of a more comprehensive exploration of saliva and their components as a fluid for diagnostic and therapeutic approaches on oral and systemic diseases.

Keywords

• Saliva
• Zika Virus
• Microcephaly
• Pediatric Dentistry
• Infection
• Pediatrics