Zika virus: high infectious viral load in semen, a new sexually transmitted pathogen?

[...]pregnant women in areas where Zika virus is widespread should protect themselves not only from mosquitoes, but also from infectious virus in the semen of their partners--at least during pregnancy. [...]countries currently most affected by Zika virus have varying laws on womens' sexual and reproductive rights.5 New efficient strategies to prevent unintended pregnancy and also the provision of easy access to contraception or medical abortions must be implemented quickly.