Northern California County Reports First Case of Zika Virus

Mar 04, 2016, 21:25

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Symptoms for Zika include joint pain and fever. According to the AP, she was not hospitalized.

Given its relatively recent outbreak, it is still unknown whether or not Zika actually causes microcephaly or if there is some other factor at play here.

A Lakeview hospital has confirmed the first case of the Zika virus in Chicago, hospital officials say.

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Dress in long sleeves, trousers when outside: For extra protection, spray thin clothing with repellent.

But he noted that the medical community is still learning about the Zika virus, what it does and how it is transmitted, so extra caution is urged. Although the link between the virus and the birth defects has not been scientifically proven, mothers infected with Zika have been giving birth to children with microcephaly.

Florida has a total of 42 confirmed Zika cases, the health department said, including 17 in Miami-Dade and six in Broward. The other 20 percent will only have mild symptoms. The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting up to a week.

CDC, in January, issued a travel advisory for people planning to travel to countries where the virus is prevalent. Severe disease requiring hospitalization is uncommon and death from Zika infection is rare. Sexual transmission of dengue has not been confirmed, but it is theoretically possible. If travel can not be postponed, use of insect repellant and/or clothes treated with permethrin and staying in places with air conditioning and window and door screens while in affected areas to prevent mosquito bites is strongly recommended.

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If you have recently traveled, tell your healthcare provider when and where you traveled.

For local information about Zika virus, call the Health Department Emergency Operations Center at 340-712-6205.

For anyone who does plan to visit the affected countries, the best approach to avoiding Zika virus infection is prevention.

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