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University of Florida has released full 2016 Zika sequence from Haiti, Haiti/1/2016. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/KX051563.1

The current outbreak of Zika virus (ZIKV) infection has been associated with an apparent increased risk of congenital microcephaly. We describe a case of a pregnant woman and her fetus infected with ZIKV during the 11th gestational week. The fetal head circumference decreased from the 47th percentile to the 24th percentile between 16 and 20 weeks of gestation. ZIKV RNA was identified in maternal serum at 16 and 21 weeks of gestation. At 19 and 20 weeks of gestation, substantial brain abnormalities were detected on ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) without the presence of microcephaly or intracranial calcifications. On postmortem analysis of the fetal brain, diffuse cerebral cortical thinning, high ZIKV RNA loads, and viral particles were detected, and ZIKV was subsequently isolated.

Zika Virus Infection with Prolonged Maternal Viremia and Fetal Brain AbnormalitiesRita W. Driggers, M.D., Cheng-Ying Ho, M.D., Ph.D., Essi M. Korhonen, M.Sc., Suvi Kuivanen, M.Sc., Anne J. Jääskeläinen, Ph.D., Teemu Smura, Ph.D., Avi Rosenberg, M.D., Ph.D., D. Ashley Hill, M.D., Roberta L. DeBiasi, M.D., Gilbert Vezina, M.D., Julia Timofeev, M.D., Fausto J. Rodriguez, M.D., Lev Levanov, Ph.D., Jennifer Razak, M.G.C., C.G.C, Preetha Iyengar, M.D., Andrew Hennenfent, D.V.M., M.P.H., Richard Kennedy, M.D., Robert Lanciotti, Ph.D., Adre du Plessis, M.B., Ch.B., M.P.H., and Olli Vapalahti, M.D., Ph.D. March 30, 2016DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1601824 SOURCE INFORMATIONFrom the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine (R.W.D., J.T.), and the Department of Pathology (F.J.R.), Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore; the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Sibley Memorial Hospital (R.W.D., J.T., J.R.), the Division of Pathology and Center for Genetic Medicine Research (C.-Y.H., A.R., D.A.H.), Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases (R.L.D.), Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Imaging (G.V.), and the Fetal Medicine Institute, Division of Fetal and Transitional Medicine (A.P.), Children’s National Health System, the Departments of Integrative Systems Biology (C.-Y.H., D.A.H.), Pediatrics and Microbiology, Immunology and Tropical Medicine (R.L.D.B.), and Radiology and Pediatrics (G.V.), George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, the Center for Policy, Planning and Evaluation (P.I.) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)–Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) Applied Epidemiology Fellowship (A.H.), District of Columbia Department of Health, and One Medical Group (R.K.) — all in Washington, DC; the Departments of Virology (E.M.K., S.K., T.S., L.L., O.V.) and Veterinary Biosciences (E.M.K., O.V.), University of Helsinki, and the Department of Virology and Immunology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital (A.J.J., O.V.), Helsinki; and the Arboviral Diseases Branch, Division of Vector-Borne Diseases, National Center for Emerging Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, CDC, Atlanta (R.L.). Address reprint requests to Dr. Driggers at [email protected], to Dr. du Plessis at [email protected], or to Dr. Vapalahti at [email protected]. http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1601824#t=article

Patient B. In January 2016, a pregnant woman in her 30s underwent laboratory testing for Zika virus infection. She reported a history of travel to a Zika-affected area at approximately 11–12 weeks’ gestation. One day after returning from travel, she developed fever, eye pain, and myalgia. The next day, she developed a rash. Serologic testing confirmed recent Zika virus infection. At approximately 20 weeks’ gestation, she underwent a fetal ultrasound that suggested absence of the corpus callosum, ventriculomegaly, and brain atrophy; subsequent fetal magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated severe brain atrophy. Amniocentesis was performed, and Zika virus RNA was detected by RT-PCR testing. After discussion with her health care providers, the patient elected to terminate her pregnancy. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/65/wr/mm6508e1.htm?s_cid=mm6508e1_w

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Laboratory-confirmed Zika virus disease cases reported to ArboNET by state or territory — United States, 2015–2016 (as of April 13, 2016) http://www.cdc.gov/zika/geo/united-states.html StatesTravel-associated cases*No. (%)(N=358)Locally acquired cases†No. (%)(N=0)Alabama2 (1)0 (0)Arizona1 (<1)0 (0)Arkansas2 (1)0 (0)California29 (8)0 (0)Colorado2 (1)0 (0)Connecticut1 (<1)0 (0)Delaware3 (1)0 (0)District of Columbia3 (1)0 (0)Florida82 (23)0 (0)Georgia11 (3)0 (0)Hawaii5 (1)0 (0)Illinois10 (3)0 (0)Indiana6 (2)0 (0)Iowa4 (1)0 (0)Kansas1 (<1)0 (0)Kentucky3 (1)0 (0)Louisiana4 (1)0 (0)Maine1 (<1)0 (0)Maryland7 (2)0 (0)Massachusetts7 (2)0 (0)Michigan2 (1)0 (0)Minnesota12 (3)0 (0)Mississippi3 (1)0 (0)Missouri3 (1)0 (0)Montana1 (<1)0 (0)Nebraska2 (1)0 (0)Nevada2 (1)0 (0)New Hampshire2 (1)0 (0)New Jersey8 (2)0 (0)

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Apr. 14, 2016 Department of Health Daily Zika UpdateTwo New Travel-Related Cases in Miami-Dade County TodayContact:Communications [email protected](850) 245-4111 Tallahassee, Fla. — In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware about the status of the Zika virus, the Florida Department of Health will issue a Zika virus update each week day at 2 p.m. Updates will include a CDC-confirmed Zika case count by county and information to better keep Floridians prepared. There are two new travel-related cases in Miami-Dade County today. Of the cases confirmed in Florida, six cases are still exhibiting symptoms. According to the CDC, symptoms associated with the Zika virus last between seven to 10 days. Based on CDC guidance, several pregnant women who have traveled to countries with local-transmission of Zika have received antibody testing, and of those, five have tested positive for the Zika virus. The CDC recommends that a pregnant woman with a history of Zika virus and her provider should consider additional ultrasounds. It is recommended that women who are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant postpone travel to Zika affected areas. County Number of Cases (all travel related) Alachua 4 Brevard 2 Broward 13 Clay 1 Collier 1 Hillsborough 3 Lee 4 Miami-Dade 35 Orange 5 Osceola 4 Palm Beach 4 Polk 3 Santa Rosa 1 Seminole 1 St. Johns 1 Cases involving pregnant women* 5 Total 87 *Counties of pregnant women will not be shared. On Feb. 12, Governor Scott directed the State Surgeon General to activate a Zika Virus Information Hotline for current Florida residents and visitors, as well as anyone planning on traveling to Florida in the near future. The hotline, managed by the Department of Health, has assisted 1,394 callers since it launched. The number for the Zika Virus Information Hotline is 1-855-622-6735. All cases are travel-associated. There have been no locally-acquired cases of Zika in Florida. For more information on the Zika virus, click here. The department urges Floridians to drain standing water weekly, no matter how seemingly small. A couple drops of water in a bottle cap can be a breeding location for mosquitoes. Residents and visitors also need to use repellents when enjoying the Florida outdoors. More Information on DOH action on Zika: On Feb. 3, Governor Scott directed the State Surgeon General to issue a Declaration of Public Health Emergency for the counties of residents with travel-associated cases of Zika.There have been 15 counties included in the declaration– Alachua, Brevard, Broward, Clay, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Miami-Dade, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Polk, Santa Rosa, Seminole and St. Johns – and will be updated as needed. DOH encourages Florida residents and visitors to protect themselves from all mosquito-borne illnesses by draining standing water; covering their skin with repellent and clothing; and covering windows with screens.DOH has a robust mosquito-borne illness surveillance system and is working with the CDC, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and local county mosquito control boards to ensure that the proper precautions are being taken to protect Florida residents and visitors.On April 6, Governor Rick Scott and Interim State Surgeon General Dr. Celeste Philip hosted a conference call with Florida Mosquito Control Districts to discuss ongoing preparations to fight the possible spread of the Zika virus in Florida. There were 74 attendees on the call.Florida currently has the capacity to test 6,754 people for active Zika virus and 1,551 for Zika antibodies.Federal Guidance on Zika: According to the CDC, Zika illness is generally mild with a rash, fever and joint pain. CDC researchers are examining a possible link between the virus and harm to unborn babies exposed during pregnancy.The FDA released guidance regarding donor screening, deferral and product management to reduce the risk of transfusion-transmission of Zika virus. Additional information is available on the FDA website here.The CDC has put out guidance related to the sexual transmission of the Zika virus. This includes the CDC recommendation that if you have traveled to a country with local transmission of Zika you should abstain from unprotected sex.For more information on Zika virus, click here. About the Florida Department of Health The department works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts. Follow us on Twitter at @HealthyFla and on Facebook. For more information about the Florida Department of Health please visit www.FloridaHealth.gov. http://www.floridahealth.gov/newsroom/2016/04/041416-zika-update.html

County Number of Cases (all travel related) Alachua 4 Brevard 2 Broward 13 Clay 1 Collier 1 Hillsborough 3 Lee 4 Miami-Dade 35 Orange 5 Osceola 4 Palm Beach 4 Polk 3 Santa Rosa 1 Seminole 1 St. Johns 1 Cases involving pregnant women* 5 Total 87

As of April 13, 2016 (5 am EST) Zika virus disease and Zika virus congenital infection are nationally notifiable conditions.This update from the CDC Arboviral Disease Branch includes provisional data reported to ArboNET for January 1, 2015 – April 13, 2016.US States Travel-associated Zika virus disease cases reported: 358Locally acquired vector-borne cases reported: 0Total: 358Pregnant: 31Sexually transmitted: 7Guillain-Barré syndrome: 1US Territories Travel-associated cases reported: 4Locally acquired cases reported: 471Total: 475Pregnant: 58Guillain-Barré syndrome: 1 Laboratory-confirmed Zika virus disease cases reported to ArboNET by state or territory — United States, 2015–2016 (as of April 13, 2016) StatesTravel-associated cases* No. (%) (N=358)Locally acquired cases† No. (%) (N=0)Alabama2 (1)0 (0)Arizona1 (<1)0 (0)Arkansas2 (1)0 (0)California29 (8)0 (0)Colorado2 (1)0 (0)Connecticut1 (<1)0 (0)Delaware3 (1)0 (0)District of Columbia3 (1)0 (0)Florida82 (23)0 (0)Georgia11 (3)0 (0)Hawaii5 (1)0 (0)Illinois10 (3)0 (0)Indiana6 (2)0 (0)Iowa4 (1)0 (0)Kansas1 (<1)0 (0)Kentucky3 (1)0 (0)Louisiana4 (1)0 (0)Maine1 (<1)0 (0)Maryland7 (2)0 (0)Massachusetts7 (2)0 (0)Michigan2 (1)0 (0)Minnesota12 (3)0 (0)Mississippi3 (1)0 (0)Missouri3 (1)0 (0)Montana1 (<1)0 (0)Nebraska2 (1)0 (0)Nevada2 (1)0 (0)New Hampshire2 (1)0 (0)New Jersey8 (2)0 (0)New York54 (15)0 (0)North Carolina9 (3)0 (0)Ohio9 (3)0 (0)Oklahoma3 (1)0 (0)Oregon6 (2)0 (0)Pennsylvania12 (3)0 (0)Tennessee2 (1)0 (0)Texas27 (8)0 (0)Utah2 (1)0 (0)Virginia8 (2)0 (0)Washington2 (1)0 (0)West Virginia5 (1)0 (0) Territories(N=4)(N=471)American Samoa0 (0)14 (3)Puerto Rico3 (75)445 (94)US Virgin Islands1 (25)12 (3)*Travelers returning from affected areas, their sexual contacts, or infants infected in utero †Presumed local mosquito-borne transmission Page last reviewed: February 4, 2016Page last updated: April 13, 2016)

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15 APR 2016 - 3:30AMColombia confirms two microcephaly cases New figures from Colombia suggest it is not experiencing the same increase in Zika-related cases of microcephaly that has affected neighbouring Brazil.Source: AAP15 APR 2016 - 3:30 AM UPDATED 38 MINS AGOTwo cases of microcephaly linked to the Zika virus have been confirmed in Colombia, but there has been no explosion of cases of the birth defect, the health ministry says. Public health officials have been concerned about the possibility of a surge in the rare birth defect, seen in worrisome numbers in Brazil, as the mosquito-borne virus spreads rapidly in Latin America and the Caribbean. More than 1100 Zika-related cases of microcephaly have been confirmed in Brazil, but the new figures indicated that its neighbour Colombia is not yet experiencing the same type of increase. There have been 33 microcephaly cases recorded this year in Colombia associated with various causes, the health ministry said in a statement on Thursday. Eighteen were investigated for a suspected link to Zika, and 16 of those cases were ruled out, it said. Babies with microcephaly are born with unusually small heads that can result in developmental problems. "We have not seen an explosion in cases of microcephaly," vice health minister Fernando Ruiz said, adding that in typical years, Colombia records 11 or 12 cases a month. "We have a number of cases within normal range," Ruiz added. There eventually could be a total of between 95 and 300 cases of microcephaly in Colombia this year, the ministry said. US health authorities on Wednesday announced their conclusion that infection with the Zika virus during pregnancy causes microcephaly in babies. The World Health Organization has said there is a strong scientific consensus that Zika can cause microcephaly as well as Guillain-Barre syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that can result in paralysis. http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2016/04/15/colombia-confirms-two-microcephaly-cases

Zika Virus Can Be Transmitted Through Anal Sex, TooFacebookTwitterGoogle+EmailApril 14, 20161:08 PM ETRAE ELLEN BICHELLThe Zika virus is spread by mosquitoes, but can be sexually transmitted as well. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionIn January, a man returned home to Dallas, Texas, after a week-long trip to Venezuela. Two days later he got a fever, a rash on his upper body and face, and pinkeye. He was fine within three days. But about a week later, his partner developed similar symptoms — a rash, pinkeye and some joint pain in his hands and feet. He went to the doctor's office, and a clever physician's assistant thought of Zika virus. The day before his symptoms set in, the traveler had had anal sex with his partner. They'd been together for more than 10 years. They'd had sex again a day after the man recovered. The traveler hadn't noticed anything unusual about his urine or sperm, and the couple didn't use condoms. Suspecting sexual transmission, the physician's assistant collected samples of blood from both men, and later collected semen, urine and saliva as well. Though the virus itself was no longer conclusively detectable in either of the men's samples, a more thorough test showed that the man who had not traveled had been infected with Zika. The test results did not clearly show whether the traveler had had Zika or a certain type of dengue virus or both. But the researchers were able to rule out that the man who did not travel could have gotten it from a mosquito — it was too cold in Dallas in January for Aedes aegypti larvae to survive, and traps laid around the couple's home only brought in a different species of mosquito not known to carry Zika. "The second man had had a Zika virus infection and the only way he could have gotten it was from his sexual partner," says Dr. John Brooks, a medical epidemiologist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and an author on the case reportpublished Thursday by the CDC. "We know that most STIs can be transmitted through anal sex and oral sex as well as vaginal sex," says Brooks. So the fact that Zika can, too, is not a surprise, he says. The important thing, Brooks says, is that the finding is not just relevant to gay men. "Anal sex is practiced not only by men who have sex with men, but also by heterosexual couples, and so it's important to consider not the person's sexual preference but the activity in which they're engaging," says Brooks. "A woman who has anal sex could become infected with Zika virus." The big question now is how long the virus can last in the semen of an infected man, and therefore how long he might be capable of infecting someone else through sex. It's also unclear how likely it is that a man infected with Zika will shed it in his semen, and if that only happens with people who show symptoms of the virus; In the six reported cases, all the men with detectable virus in their semen had shown symptoms, but most people who get the Zika virus are asymptomatic. During a previous outbreak, the virus was detected in the semen of one man two months after his fever had set in. In a more recent case, researchers found the virus in the semen of a French traveler two weeks after he'd been sick (there was a lot more virus in semen than there was in blood or urine, leading them to wonder if the virus can replicate in the male genital tract). And a case reported Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine of a woman in Paris who contracted Zika after having sex with a partner who had traveled to Brazil. Researchers isolated the virus from an infected man's semen 24 days after his symptoms started. The two had had oral sex as well as vaginal sex without ejaculation. The authors write that the data "support the hypothesis of sexual transmission (either oral or vaginal)" of the Zika virus. "We cannot rule out the possibility that transmission occurred not through semen but through other biologic fluids, such as pre-ejaculate secretions or saliva exchanged through deep kissing," they write. There is no evidence that vaginal secretions of an infected woman can contain Zika virus. "We really owe a debt of gratitude to the two men who came forward as well as to the extraordinarily astute clinician," says the CDC's Brooks. "We really encourage clinicians and public health officials to report cases of suspected sexual transmission to their local health departments so we can get an idea of the biology of the cases."

In January, a man returned home to Dallas, Texas, after a week-long trip to Venezuela. Two days later he got a fever, a rash on his upper body and face, and pinkeye. He was fine within three days. But about a week later, his partner developed similar symptoms — a rash, pinkeye and some joint pain in his hands and feet. He went to the doctor's office, and a clever physician's assistant thought of Zika virus. The day before his symptoms set in, the traveler had had anal sex with his partner. They'd been together for more than 10 years. They'd had sex again a day after the man recovered. The traveler hadn't noticed anything unusual about his urine or sperm, and the couple didn't use condoms. Suspecting sexual transmission, the physician's assistant collected samples of blood from both men, and later collected semen, urine and saliva as well. Though the virus itself was no longer conclusively detectable in either of the men's samples, a more thorough test showed that the man who had not traveled had been infected with Zika. The test results did not clearly show whether the traveler had had Zika or a certain type of dengue virus or both. But the researchers were able to rule out that the man who did not travel could have gotten it from a mosquito — it was too cold in Dallas in January for Aedes aegypti larvae to survive, and traps laid around the couple's home only brought in a different species of mosquito not known to carry Zika. "The second man had had a Zika virus infection and the only way he could have gotten it was from his sexual partner," says Dr. John Brooks, a medical epidemiologist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and an author on the case report published Thursday by the CDC. http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/04/14/474206801/zika-virus-can-be-transmitted-through-anal-sex-too

CBS/AP April 14, 2016, 1:33 PMColombia confirms first Zika-linked birth defectsColombia has confirmed the first two cases of a rare birth defect associated with the spread of Zika virus.The National Institute of Health on Thursday said that of the 33 cases of microcephaly reported in the country so far this year, two have been confirmed to be caused by the mosquito-borne virus. Another 15 cases remain under analysis while 16 cases have been ruled out for any relation to the virus. The government agency said that one case was in Norte de Santander department near the border with Venezuela and the other in the lowland areas near the capital, Bogota. No other details were provided out of respect for the families' privacy. Babies born with microcephaly have unusually small heads and an underdeveloped brain at birth. Children with the condition may face a broad spectrum of health issues, including lifelong intellectual disabilities. 21 PHOTOS19 alarming facts about the Zika virusZika has been related to a surge in babies born with small heads in Brazil. Despite the virus' spread across Latin America, no cases of microcephaly have been discovered elsewhere in the region until now, except for one case involving a baby in Panama. The announcement comes a day after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that there's no doubt Zika can cause the birth defects. It's the first time in history a virus transmitted by mosquito bite has been found to cause birth defects. Colombian authorities have been on the lookout for a rise in microcephaly ever since the epidemic hit Brazil last year. But authorities say the 33 cases of microcephaly reported in the country so far in 2016 don't represent a statistical aberration from previous years. The CDC is recommending pregnant women avoid travel to areas where Zika virus is spreading. Because the virus can also be transmitted through sex, women and their partners who have traveled to the region are urged to abstain from sex or use latex condoms. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/colombia-confirms-first-zika-linked-birth-defects/

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As of Thursday, April 14, 2016, VDH has reported 11 cases of Zika virus disease in Virginia residents to the CDC (2 in Northwest Region, 3 in Northern Region, 1 in Eastern Region, 3 in Central Region and 2 in Southwest Region). CDC has issued a travel alert (Level 2-Practice Enhanced Precautions) for people traveling to regions and certain countries where Zika virus transmission is ongoing. http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/zika-virus-update/

As of Thursday, April 14, 2016, VDH has reported 11 cases of Zika virus disease in Virginia residents to the CDC (2 in Northwest Region, 3 in Northern Region, 1 in Eastern Region, 3 in Central Region and 2 in Southwest Region). CDC has issued a travel alert (Level 2-Practice Enhanced Precautions) for people traveling to regions and certain countries where Zika virus transmission is ongoing. *Updated weekly. For Zika virus disease reporting, the week runs Thursday-Wednesday.

Colombia confirms first cases of birth defects tied to ZikaAP | Bogota April 14, 2016 Last Updated at 22:13 IST ALSO READBrazil attorney general alleges bribes tied to Rio OlympicsOlympics priority for Neymar says Brazil coach DungaBrazil wants Neymar for Copa America and Rio OlympicsBrazil urges pregnant women to avoid Olympics over ZikaZika virus outbreak won't compromise Olympics: Brazil prez Colombia has confirmed the first two cases of a rare birth defect associated with the spread of Zika. The National Institute of Health today said that of the 33 cases of microcephaly reported so far this year, two have been confirmed to have been caused by the mosquito-borne virus. Another 15 cases remain under analysis while 16 cases have been ruled out for any relation to the virus. The government agency said that one case was in Norte de Santander department near the border with Venezuela and the other in the lowland areas near the capital, Bogota. No other details were provided out of respect for the families' privacy. Zika has been related to a surge in babies born with small heads in Brazil. Despite the virus' spread across Latin America, no cases of microcephaly have been discovered elsewhere until now except for one case involving a baby in Panama. The announcement comes a day after the Centers for Disease Control confirmed that there's no doubt Zika is a cause of the birth defects. Colombian authorities have been on the lookout for a rise in microcephaly ever since the epidemic hit Brazil. But authorities say the 33 cases of microcephaly reported in the country so far in 2016 don't represent a statistical aberration from previous years. http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/colombia-confirms-first-cases-of-birth-defects-tied-to-zika-116041400931_1.html

Confirms first cases of microcephaly caused by zika in ColombiaExperts from the National Institute of Health and the CDC continue with the analysis of other cases.By: LIFE | 11:02 a.m. | April 14, 2016 Photo: EFE Confirmed cases of Cundinamarca and Norte de Santander. 32SHARED The National Institute of Health (INS) has completed the analysis of 33 cases of microcephaly that had arisen in Colombia this year and found that two of them, one in Norte de Santander and another in Cundinamarca, were caused by infection with the virus zika during pregnancy. Of the 33 cases, 12 were discarded absolutely through the practice of more than 10 tests designed by the INS in conjunction with a committee of the Centers for Prevention and Disease Control (CDC, USA), which it is in the country since 12 February. Fourteen more are still in regular study with specific tests and examinations. According to Martha Ospina, director of the INS, there is still a group of six probable cases are being subjected to further analysis; It is expected to soon have definitive conclusions. Wednesday CDC also confirmed that the virus zika cause microcephaly and other brain birth defects in babies of infected mothers; the results were published in the 'New England Journal of Medicine. Although in recent weeks has been accumulating evidence of this kind, establishing causal relationship between zika and microcephaly, it has not yet produced the declaration of the World Health Organization, which officially recognized. Developing news story http://www.eltiempo.com/estilo-de-vida/salud/virus-del-zika-confirman-dos-casos-de-microcefalia-y-zika-en-colombia/16563543

Zika Virus – April 14, 2016. Texas has had 29 confirmed cases of Zika virus disease. Of those, 28 were in travelers who were infected abroad and diagnosed after they returned home; one of those travelers was a pregnant woman. One case involved a Dallas County resident who had sexual contact with someone who acquired the Zika infection while traveling abroad. Case counts by county: Bexar – 3Dallas – 5Denton – 1Fort Bend – 2Grayson – 1Harris – 11Tarrant – 3Travis – 2Wise – 1

Zika confirmed in first microcephaly cases in ColombiaOf 33 cases of microcephaly reported so far this year, 2 have been confirmed to have been caused by ZikaThe Associated Press Posted: Apr 14, 2016 12:03 PM ET Last Updated: Apr 14, 2016 12:03 PM ET 1 share Facebook Twitter Reddit Google Share Email Daniela Rodriguez, 19, six-weeks pregnant, sits between two other women who are expecting, as they wait for test results after being diagnosed with the Zika virus in Cucuta, Colombia in February. The country's health ministry confirms two cases of the rare birth defect microcephaly connected to the virus. (Ricardo Mazalan/Associated Press) Colombia is confirming the first two cases of a rare birth defect associated with the spread of Zika. The U.S. National Institute of Health on Thursday said that of the 33 cases of microcephaly reported so far this year, two have been confirmed to have been caused by the mosquito-borne virus. The government agency said that one case was in Norte de Santander department near the border with Venezuela and the other in the lowland areas near the capital, Bogota. http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/zika-colombia-1.3535578?cmp=rss&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed Zika confirmed as a cause of microcephaly: CDCZika has been related to a surge in babies born with small heads in Brazil. Despite the virus' spread across Latin America almost no cases of microcephaly have been discovered elsewhere until now. The Centers for Disease Control on Wednesday confirmed that Zika is a cause of the birth defects.

2016/04/14 10:13Confirmed two cases of microcephaly first associated with zika in ColombiaA day after the United States the link between the two diseases, national authorities presented the first evidence was confirmed. Confirmed two cases of microcephaly first associated with zika in Colombia Photo: AFP Health authorities reported Thursday the first two cases of microcephaly in newborns associated with the Zika virus, a day after US scientists concluded that this disease causes this disease and other brain defects in fetuses. "Colombia confirmed first two cases of microcephaly associated with zika "she said health ministry in a statement. of 33 cases of microcephaly reported," 18 completed their analysis, 16 have been dismissed, two have been confirmed in residents of Norte de Santander (1) and Cundinamarca ( 1), in the meantime are still 15 under study , "said the text, quoting the deputy minister of Public Health and Health Services Delivery Fernando Ruiz. by the epidemic is expected that new cases of children born with microcephaly between May and September appear, he said Ruiz news conference. About 70,000 clinical cases of zika were reported in Colombia to date, according to official figures from the National Institute of Health (INS), incharge of epidemiological surveillance over the country. However, until the end of the epidemic, which could be extended through June, up from 200,000 clinical cases of the disease throughout the country it is expected. In addition, health authorities projected between 95 and 300 cases of microcephaly and up to 380 Syndrome Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS), a disorder in which the immune system attacks part of the nervous that controls muscle strength system. a study released Wednesday in the United States indicated that "scientists from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) concluded, after carefully reviewing the evidence, that the virus Zika cause microcephaly and other severe brain defects in the fetus. " Colombia is one of the countries most affected by the zika, a virus transmitted by the mosquito Aedes aegypti virus, also spread dengue, yellow fever and Chikungunya. http://www.semana.com/nacion/articulo/dos-primeros-casos-de-microcefalia-asociados-a-zika/469396

Colombia confirms two cases of microcephaly associated with zikaPublished on Thursday April 14, 2016 in SOCIETY FILE - In this file photo, Dec. 23, 2015, Elison 10 years caring for his brother Jose Wesley two months, who was born with microcephaly, at home in Poco Fundo, Pernambuco, Brazil. The Brazilian government announced on Friday, January 15, 2016 to allocate funds for biomedical research center with which it will try to develop a vaccine against the virus zika, related to brain damage in infants. (AP Photo / Felipe Dana, File)BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) - The Colombian government on Thursday confirmed the first two cases in the country of microcephaly associated with zika . AdvertisingDeputy Health Minister, Fernando Ruiz, said in a press conference that the cases were reported in the departments of Cundinamarca, in the center of the country, and Norte de Santander, in the northeast and on the border with Venezuela. Still in study 15 other cases, the official, who also warned that legal respect for the rights of children municipalities of origin of the two affected with microcephaly will not be revealed to the press said. The news in Colombia came a day after US health authorities reported that there is no doubt that the virus causes zika babies born with abnormally small heads and other serious brain defects. (I) By CESAR GARCIA, Associated Press http://www.larepublica.ec/blog/sociedad/2016/04/14/colombia-confirma-dos-casos-microcefalia-asociados-zika/