First Case of Zika Virus Confirmed in NH

Mar 02, 2016, 13:04

According to CDC data, from January 1 through February 24, 107 travel-related Zika cases were reported in the USA, with the highest numbers in Florida, New York and Texas, which had 13 cases.

SA Health Chief Medical Officer Professor Paddy Phillips said the man, who has recovered, acquired the virus overseas and there was no risk to the public because the mosquito that spreads the virus is not in South Australia.

Neither of those people lived in El Paso County, said Shannon Rowe, El Paso County Public Health's communicable disease program manager. "However, a disturbing link to microcephaly in babies has been discovered in Brazil with reports of over 4,000 babies born with this birth defect coincident to the Zika outbreak".

"Today's announcement of the first known Zika case in Philadelphia underscores the need for Congress to come together to approve the emergency preparedness and response funding necessary for our nation to address the outbreak and protect those most at risk", he said.

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"When you're traveling to places were there is Zika virus transmission going on, you need to be aware of what precautions you need to take", Rowe said.

Both cases of Zika that have been found in Travis County were contracted while traveling in other countries.

A woman who recently traveled overseas has tested positive for the Zika virus at a Chicago hospital.

On Feb. 26, the CDC reported six confirmed and probable cases of sexual transmission of the mosquito-borne Zika virus from male travelers to affected areas to female non-travelers. Approximately one in five people infected with the virus show symptoms. Wearing long-sleeved shirts and trousers, using a mosquito net and consistently applying insect repellent are all simple means of protection.

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"The regions which are affected by the Zika virus epidemic are likely to see a significant increase in the number of patients with serious neurological complications, and when possible, should increase the capacity of health-care facilities to receive patients needing intensive care".

Zika is a disease caused by the Zika virus which is spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito.

Symptoms include fever, rash, joint pain, red eyes, muscle pain, and headache.

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