A male from Carrollton who traveled recently to the Dominican Republic is the second Denton County resident known to have contracted the Zika virus,Denton County Public Health said Friday.

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Carrollton man with Zika is Denton County’s 2nd confirmed case

Bruce Tomaso Email [email protected]

Published: May 6, 2016 6:07 pm

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The Aedes Aegypti mosquito, carrier of the Zika virus. (File photo, Jan. 25, 2016, AFP/Getty Images)

A male from Carrollton who traveled recently to the Dominican Republic is the second Denton County resident known to have contracted the Zika virus,Denton County Public Health said Friday.

The Dominican Republic is one of the countries where the virus, often borne by mosquitoes, is active.

Denton County gave no further details about the patient or his condition.

The most common symptoms of Zika infection are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). Most cases are mild, with symptoms lasting no more than a week.

The virus, however, has been linked to serious brain defects in unborn children. Doctors, therefore, are particularly concerned about the possibility of infection in women who are pregnant or of child-bearing age.

There have been six confirmed Zika cases in Dallas County this year. Nationally, more than 470 cases have been reported.

The virus is mostly spread to people through the Aedes aegypti mosquito, an aggressive, daytime biter. In a small number of cases, it’s believed to have been sexually transmitted.

Denton County Public Health, like other health agencies, recommends precautions for people traveling to countries where the disease is prevalent. Such travelers “should carefully follow steps to avoid mosquito bites while there.”

How to protect yourself from Zika

Pregnant women and women planning to become pregnant are urged not travel to affected countries.

In addition, safe-sex practices are recommended.

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