Bexar Co Texas Zika Cases Increase To Four

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Metro Health Reports New Zika Exposure

 

Contact: Carol Schliesinger  Public Relations Manager  210-207-8172

SAN ANTONIO (Apr. 13, 2016) – The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reports now four confirmed Zika cases. Test results from 28 individuals came back negative from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There are now a total of 17 individuals under investigation for possible infection.

Zika summary: 

 

• 4 confirmed cases
• 28 test result were negative
• 17 pending investigation

 

In accordance with CDC guidelines, gender or pregnancy status will not be released along with case information and updates in order to protect the privacy of these individuals.

The four individuals with confirmed cases acquired the infection while traveling abroad.

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Metro Health Reports New Zika Exposure

 

Contact: Carol Schliesinger  Public Relations Manager  210-207-8172

SAN ANTONIO (Apr. 13, 2016) – The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District reports now four confirmed Zika cases. Test results from 28 individuals came back negative from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There are now a total of 17 individuals under investigation for possible infection.

Zika summary: 

 

• 4 confirmed cases
• 28 test result were negative
• 17 pending investigation

 

In accordance with CDC guidelines, gender or pregnancy status will not be released along with case information and updates in order to protect the privacy of these individuals.

The four individuals with confirmed cases acquired the infection while traveling abroad.

The Zika virus is part of the same family as the viruses that cause yellow fever, West Nile, Chikungunya and dengue. Zika is primarily transmitted through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes. It can also be transmitted from a pregnant mother to her baby during pregnancy or around the time of birth. In rare cases, it can be transmitted through sexual activity or blood transfusion. 

For people who get sick, the illness is usually mild. For this reason, many people might not realize they have been infected. Common symptoms include fever, rash, joint pain, or conjunctivitis (red eyes). Symptoms typically begin 2 to 7 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito.

Due to a possible link between infection during pregnancy and microcephaly in the infant, pregnant women are strongly advised to delay travel to Zika-affected areas. If travel is unavoidable they should take extra precautions to prevent mosquito bites. See your healthcare provider if you are pregnant and have traveled to a Zika-affected area within the last 12 weeks.

Additionally, pregnant women and women who are considering becoming pregnant who have a sex partner living in or traveling to Zika-affected areas should:

• abstain from sex (vaginal, anal, or oral)
• or use condoms correctly and consistently for the duration of the pregnancy

Men who traveled to a Zika-affected area also should:

• abstain from sex
• or use condoms correctly and consistently for three months after their return

With no treatment or vaccine available, the only protection against Zika is to avoid travel to Zika-affected areas. If you do travel to a country where Zika is present, the CDC advises strict adherence to mosquito protection measures:

• Use air conditioning or window/door screens
• Use mosquito repellant on skin and clothing, even during the day
• Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants
• Empty standing water from outdoor containers (even small containers)

See your healthcare provider if you develop a fever, rash, joint pain, or red eyes within two weeks after traveling. Be sure to tell your health care provider where you traveled.

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