First detection of JC polyomavirus in vaginal secretions from nonpregnant women: Exploring sexual transmission as a potential route of infection
The findings of this pioneering study suggest that, in addition to other modes of transmission, sexual route may be a potential mode of JCPyV infection acquisition. If it could be proven that JCPyV could be transmitted sexually, protective measures during sexual activity should be reinforced, especially among discordant couples where the noninfected partner belongs to a risk group of developing PML.
Authors
- Daniela Francescato Veiga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8713-2940)
- Maria Helena Martins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5964-4482)
- Cristina Luxo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4676-5258)
- Joana Oliveira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1864-8369)
- Ana Miguel Matos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5764-0023)
Institutions
- University of Coimbra (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2025-07-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2025.107992
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Polyomavirus and related diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.05
Funders
- Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia