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Doctor consultation & testing
Zika Post-Exposure Screening
If you have recently travelled to a region where Zika virus transmission has occurred, our clinicians can provide specialist advice, testing and follow-up support to help you understand your risk and any recommended next steps.
Zika virus is primarily spread through mosquito bites and, in some circumstances, can also be transmitted through sexual contact. While many people experience mild symptoms or no symptoms at all, infection can be particularly important for individuals who are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or whose partner may become pregnant.
Our Zika Post-Exposure Screening service combines expert travel medicine assessment with appropriate laboratory testing and personalised clinical guidance. Depending on your travel history, timing of exposure and individual circumstances, testing may include blood or urine PCR testing and a clinical review of any symptoms or potential risks.
Following your assessment, our clinicians will explain the results, provide evidence-based advice on pregnancy planning where relevant, and recommend any appropriate follow-up monitoring. As Ireland’s leading travel health specialists, we help travellers navigate what can often be a complex and confusing area of post-travel health.
Key Consultation Requirements
Who Should Consider This Service?
- Travellers returning from destinations where Zika virus transmission has been reported.
- Individuals planning a pregnancy following recent travel.
- Pregnant individuals concerned about possible Zika exposure.
- Partners of individuals planning pregnancy following travel to affected regions.
- Travellers seeking reassurance following mosquito exposure overseas.
Preparation for Your Appointment
- Bring details of your recent travel, including countries visited and travel dates, as this helps determine the most appropriate testing approach.
- Be prepared to discuss any symptoms experienced during or after travel, including fever, rash, joint pain or conjunctivitis.
- Inform the clinician if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or if your partner is pregnant or planning pregnancy, as this may influence testing recommendations and follow-up advice.
What Happens Next?
Following your consultation and any required testing, you will receive a clear explanation of your results along with practical guidance tailored to your circumstances. Where appropriate, our team can provide ongoing monitoring recommendations, pregnancy-related advice and referral guidance for further specialist assessment.
