Central America street gangs are impeding the work of health officials in their quest to quell the Zika virus in highly affected areas.
The study was conducted among 29 babies.
Lack of medical resources contribute to the alarming spread of the Zika virus in Venezuela.
Health authorities in Brazil confirmed that Zika transmission occured via blood transfusion.
Government officials have done the same measures in their fight against other mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and yellow fever.
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) announced this week that an estimated $8.5 million in funds is needed to combat the Zika virus outbreak.
The country has already expanded their GMO mosquito experiments with a biotech firm.
Experts recommend doing further studies to ensure conclusive evidence linking Zika and sex.
