niman Posted May 26, 2016 Report Posted May 26, 2016 Zika Virus Statistics Surveillance for Zika virus has been ongoing in Connecticut since February 15, 2016. No locally acquired cases have been reported. The following annual statistics are preliminary and are current as of the date shown. http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3136&pm=1&Q=580282
niman Posted May 26, 2016 Author Report Posted May 26, 2016 Current as of May 24, 2016 304 Number of Patients with Final Results 270 Number of Pregnant Patients with Final Results7 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus2 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus7 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus*5 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus* Table: Travel History of Patients with Positive Test Resultsby Zika Affected Country Visited, February 15 - May 24, 2016 Countries VisitedZika Positive Flavivirus Positive* Total Aruba 11 Brazil 11 Columbia112 Dominican Republic4 4 El Salvador 11 Haiti 22 Honduras1 1 Mexico 11 Puerto Rico 1 1Total 7 714 *Test results unable to distinguish between the circulating flaviviruses including dengue, chikungunya, and Zkia virus. A positive test may mean infection with any of these viruses. Tests Performed for Diagnosis of Zika Virus InfectionAvailable at the DPH Public Health LaboratoryIgM antibodies - The best time to test is 2-12 weeks after exposure. May be positive for asymptomatic or symptomatic patients. RT-PCR - Test for viral genetic material. The test is best performed on serum within the first week of symptom onset or on urine within the first 2 weeks of symptom onset. Specimens Sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention PRNT - A more specific antibody test and is performed on IgM positive patients to distinguish between dengue, chikungunya, and Zika virus.
niman Posted June 1, 2016 Author Report Posted June 1, 2016 Current as of June 1, 2016 337 Number of Patients with Final Results 289 Number of Pregnant Patients with Final Results14 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus3 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus7 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus*5 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus* Table: Travel History of Patients with Positive Test Resultsby Zika Affected Country or Territory Visited, February 15 - June 1, 2016 Countries/Territories VisitedZika Positive Flavivirus Positive* Total Aruba 11 Brazil 11 Colombia112 Dominican Republic8 8 El Salvador 11 Haiti123 Honduras2 2 Mexico 11 Puerto Rico 2 2Total 14 721 *Test results unable to distinguish between Zika virus, a single-stranded RNA virus in the genusFlavivirus, and others that are closely related including dengue, West Nile, Japanese encephalitis, and yellow fever viruses1. A positive test may mean infection with any of these viruses.
niman Posted June 8, 2016 Author Report Posted June 8, 2016 Surveillance for Zika virus has been ongoing in Connecticut since February 15, 2016. No locally acquired cases have been reported. The following annual statistics are preliminary and are current as of the date shown. Zika Virus Testing, Cumulative Results Current as of June 7, 2016 353 Number of Patients with Final Results 297 Number of Pregnant Patients with Final Results15 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus3 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus7 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus*5 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus* Table: Travel History of Patients with Positive Test Results byZika Affected Country or Territory Visited - Connecticut, February 15 - June 7, 2016 Countries/Territories VisitedZika Positive Flavivirus Positive* Total Aruba 11 Brazil 11 Colombia112 Dominican Republic9 9 El Salvador 11 Haiti123 Honduras2 2 Mexico 11 Puerto Rico 2 2Total 15 722 *Test results unable to distinguish between Zika virus, a single-stranded RNA virus in the genusFlavivirus, and others that are closely related including dengue, West Nile, Japanese encephalitis, and yellow fever viruses1. A positive test may mean infection with any of these viruses.1. CDC. Interim Guidance for Interpretation of Zika Virus Antibody Test Results. MMWR. May 31, 3016. Accessed June 1, 2016. Figure: Number of Patients with Positive Zika Virus Test Result byTest Type and Month of Specimen Collection - Connecticut, February 15 - June 7, 2016 Tests Performed for Diagnosis of Zika Virus InfectionAvailable at the DPH Public Health LaboratoryIgM antibodies - The best time to test is 2-12 weeks after exposure. May be positive for asymptomatic or symptomatic patients. RT-PCR - Test for viral genetic material. The test is best performed on serum within the first week of symptom onset or on urine within the first 2 weeks of symptom onset. Specimens Sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention PRNT - A more specific antibody test that is performed on IgM positive specimens. The gold standard method to detect the presence of anti-Zika antibodies and rule out cross reactivity due to other flaviviruses such as dengue.
niman Posted June 15, 2016 Author Report Posted June 15, 2016 Surveillance for Zika virus has been ongoing in Connecticut since February 15, 2016. No locally acquired cases have been reported. The following annual statistics are preliminary and are current as of the date shown. Zika Virus Testing, Cumulative Results Current as of June 14, 2016 382 Number of Patients with Final Results 315 Number of Pregnant Patients with Final Results18 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus3 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus8 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus*5 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus* Table: Travel History of Patients with Positive Test Results byZika Affected Country or Territory Visited - Connecticut, February 15 - June 14, 2016 Countries/Territories VisitedZika Positive Flavivirus Positive* Total Aruba 11 Brazil 11 Colombia112 Dominican Republic11 11 El Salvador 11 Guatemala 11 Haiti123 Honduras2 2 Mexico 11 Puerto Rico 3 3Total 18 826 *Test results unable to distinguish between Zika virus, a single-stranded RNA virus in the genusFlavivirus, and others that are closely related including dengue, West Nile, Japanese encephalitis, and yellow fever viruses1. A positive test may mean infection with any of these viruses.1. CDC. Interim Guidance for Interpretation of Zika Virus Antibody Test Results. MMWR. May 31, 3016. Accessed June 1, 2016. Figure: Number of Patients with Positive Zika Virus Test Result byTest Type and Month of Specimen Collection - Connecticut, February 15 - June 14, 2016 Tests Performed for Diagnosis of Zika Virus InfectionAvailable at the DPH Public Health LaboratoryIgM antibodies - The best time to test is 2-12 weeks after exposure. May be positive for asymptomatic or symptomatic patients. RT-PCR - Test for viral genetic material. The test is best performed on serum within the first week of symptom onset or on urine within the first 2 weeks of symptom onset. Specimens Sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention PRNT - A more specific antibody test that is performed on IgM positive specimens. The gold standard method to detect the presence of anti-Zika antibodies and rule out cross reactivity due to other flaviviruses such as dengue.
niman Posted June 22, 2016 Author Report Posted June 22, 2016 Surveillance for Zika virus has been ongoing in Connecticut since February 15, 2016. No locally acquired cases have been reported. The following annual statistics are preliminary and are current as of the date shown. Zika Virus Testing, Cumulative Results Current as of June 21, 2016 385 Number of Patients with Final Results 318 Number of Pregnant Patients with Final Results19 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus3 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus9 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus*7 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus* Table: Travel History of Patients with Positive Test Results byZika Affected Country or Territory Visited - Connecticut, February 15 - June 21, 2016 Countries/Territories VisitedZika Positive Flavivirus Positive* Total Aruba 11 Brazil 11 Colombia112 Dominican Republic12 12 El Salvador 11 Guatemala 11 Haiti134 Honduras2 2 Mexico 11 Puerto Rico 3 3Total 19 928 *Test results unable to distinguish between Zika virus, a single-stranded RNA virus in the genusFlavivirus, and others that are closely related including dengue, West Nile, Japanese encephalitis, and yellow fever viruses1. A positive test may mean infection with any of these viruses.1. CDC. Interim Guidance for Interpretation of Zika Virus Antibody Test Results. MMWR. May 31, 3016. Accessed June 1, 2016. Figure: Number of Patients with Positive Zika Virus Test Result byTest Type and Month of Specimen Collection - Connecticut, February 15 - June 21, 2016 Tests Performed for Diagnosis of Zika Virus InfectionAvailable at the DPH Public Health LaboratoryIgM antibodies - The best time to test is 2-12 weeks after exposure. May be positive for asymptomatic or symptomatic patients. RT-PCR - Test for viral genetic material. The test is best performed on serum within the first week of symptom onset or on urine within the first 2 weeks of symptom onset. Specimens Sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention PRNT - A more specific antibody test that is performed on IgM positive specimens. The gold standard method to detect the presence of anti-Zika antibodies and rule out cross reactivity due to other flaviviruses such as dengue.
niman Posted July 1, 2016 Author Report Posted July 1, 2016 Surveillance for Zika virus has been ongoing in Connecticut since February 15, 2016. No locally acquired cases have been reported. The following annual statistics are preliminary and are current as of the date shown. Zika Virus Testing, Cumulative Results Current as of June 29, 2016 409 Number of Patients with Final Results 339 Number of Pregnant Patients with Final Results22 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus3 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus11 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus*7 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus* Table: Travel History of Patients with Positive Test Results byZika Affected Country or Territory Visited - Connecticut, February 15 - June 29, 2016 Countries/Territories VisitedZika Positive Flavivirus Positive* Total Aruba 11 Brazil 11 Colombia112 Dominican Republic13 13 El Salvador 11 Guatemala 11 Haiti134 Honduras112 Jamaica1 1 Mexico 11 Puerto Rico 415 St. Lucia1 1Total 22 1133 *Test results unable to distinguish between Zika virus, a single-stranded RNA virus in the genusFlavivirus, and others that are closely related including dengue, West Nile, Japanese encephalitis, and yellow fever viruses1. A positive test may mean infection with any of these viruses.1. CDC. Interim Guidance for Interpretation of Zika Virus Antibody Test Results. MMWR. May 31, 3016. Accessed June 1, 2016. Figure: Number of Patients with Positive Zika Virus Test Result byTest Type and Month of Specimen Collection - Connecticut, February 15 - June 29, 2016 Tests Performed for Diagnosis of Zika Virus InfectionAvailable at the DPH Public Health LaboratoryIgM antibodies - The best time to test is 2-12 weeks after exposure. May be positive for asymptomatic or symptomatic patients. RT-PCR - Test for viral genetic material. The test is best performed on serum within the first week of symptom onset or on urine within the first 2 weeks of symptom onset. Specimens Sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention PRNT - A more specific antibody test that is performed on IgM positive specimens. The gold standard method to detect the presence of anti-Zika antibodies and rule out cross reactivity due to other flaviviruses such as dengue.
niman Posted July 7, 2016 Author Report Posted July 7, 2016 Current as of July 6, 2016 433 Number of Patients with Final Results 352 Number of Pregnant Patients with Final Results25 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus3 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus12 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus*8 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus* Table: Travel History of Patients with Positive Test Results byZika Affected Country or Territory Visited - Connecticut, February 15 - July 6, 2016 Countries/Territories VisitedZika Positive Flavivirus Positive* Total Aruba 11 Brazil 11 Colombia112 Dominican Republic16117 El Salvador 11 Guatemala 11 Haiti134 Honduras112 Jamaica1 1 Mexico 11 Puerto Rico415 St. Lucia1 1Total 25 1237 *Test results unable to distinguish between Zika virus, a single-stranded RNA virus in the genusFlavivirus, and others that are closely related including dengue, West Nile, Japanese encephalitis, and yellow fever viruses1. A positive test may mean infection with any of these viruses.1. CDC. Interim Guidance for Interpretation of Zika Virus Antibody Test Results. MMWR. May 31, 3016. Accessed June 1, 2016. Figure: Number of Patients with Positive Zika Virus Test Result byTest Type and Month of Specimen Collection - Connecticut, February 15 - July 6, 2016 Tests Performed for Diagnosis of Zika Virus InfectionAvailable at the DPH Public Health LaboratoryIgM antibodies - The best time to test is 2-12 weeks after exposure. May be positive for asymptomatic or symptomatic patients. RT-PCR - Test for viral genetic material. The test is best performed on serum within the first week of symptom onset or on urine within the first 2 weeks of symptom onset. Specimens Sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention PRNT - A more specific antibody test that is performed on IgM positive specimens. The gold standard method to detect the presence of anti-Zika antibodies and rule out cross reactivity due to other flaviviruses such as dengue.
niman Posted July 13, 2016 Author Report Posted July 13, 2016 Current as of July 12, 2016 451 Number of Patients with Final Results 363 Number of Pregnant Patients with Final Results27 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus3 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus12 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus*8 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus* Table: Travel History of Patients with Positive Test Results byZika Affected Country or Territory Visited - Connecticut, February 15 - July 12, 2016 Countries/Territories VisitedZika Positive Flavivirus Positive* Total Aruba 11 Brazil 11 Colombia213 Dominican Republic16117 El Salvador 11 Guatemala 11 Haiti134 Honduras112 Jamaica2 2 Mexico 11 Puerto Rico415 St. Lucia1 1Total 27 1239 *Test results unable to distinguish between Zika virus, a single-stranded RNA virus in the genusFlavivirus, and others that are closely related including dengue, West Nile, Japanese encephalitis, and yellow fever viruses1. A positive test may mean infection with any of these viruses.1. CDC. Interim Guidance for Interpretation of Zika Virus Antibody Test Results. MMWR. May 31, 3016. Accessed June 1, 2016. Figure: Number of Patients with Positive Zika Virus Test Result byTest Type and Month of Specimen Collection - Connecticut, February 15 - July 12, 2016 Tests Performed for Diagnosis of Zika Virus InfectionAvailable at the DPH Public Health Laboratory IgM antibodies - The best time to test is 2-12 weeks after exposure. May be positive for asymptomatic or symptomatic patients. RT-PCR - Test for viral genetic material. The test is best performed on serum within the first week of symptom onset or on urine within the first 2 weeks of symptom onset.
niman Posted July 21, 2016 Author Report Posted July 21, 2016 Current as of July 20, 2016 472 Number of Patients with Final Results 373 Number of Pregnant Patients with Final Results31 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus3 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus13 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus*9 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus* Table: Travel History of Patients with Positive Test Results byZika Affected Country or Territory Visited - Connecticut, February 15 - July 20, 2016 Countries/Territories VisitedZika Positive Flavivirus Positive* Total Aruba 11 Belize1 1 Brazil 11 Colombia213 Dominican Republic16117 El Salvador 11 Guatemala 11 Haiti134 Honduras112 Jamaica2 2 Mexico 11 Nicaragua1 1 Puerto Rico628 St. Lucia1 1Total 31 1344 *Test results unable to distinguish between Zika virus, a single-stranded RNA virus in the genusFlavivirus, and others that are closely related including dengue, West Nile, Japanese encephalitis, and yellow fever viruses1. A positive test may mean infection with any of these viruses.1. CDC. Interim Guidance for Interpretation of Zika Virus Antibody Test Results. MMWR. May 31, 3016. Accessed June 1, 2016. Figure: Number of Patients with Positive Zika Virus Test Result byTest Type and Month of Specimen Collection - Connecticut, February 15 - July 20, 2016 Tests Performed for Diagnosis of Zika Virus InfectionAvailable at the DPH Public Health LaboratoryIgM antibodies - The best time to test is 2-12 weeks after exposure. May be positive for asymptomatic or symptomatic patients. RT-PCR - Test for viral genetic material. The test is best performed on serum within the first week of symptom onset or on urine within the first 2 weeks of symptom onset. Specimens Sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention PRNT - A more specific antibody test that is performed on IgM positive specimens. The gold standard method to detect the presence of anti-Zika antibodies and rule out cross reactivity due to other flaviviruses such as dengue.
niman Posted July 28, 2016 Author Report Posted July 28, 2016 Zika Virus Testing, Cumulative Results Current as of July 27, 2016 491 Number of Patients with Final Results 379 Number of Pregnant Patients with Final Results45 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus3 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus16 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus*11 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus* Table: Travel History of Patients with Positive Test Results byZika Affected Country or Territory Visited - Connecticut, February 15 - July 27, 2016 Countries/Territories VisitedZika Positive Flavivirus Positive* Total Aruba 11 Belize1 1 Brazil 11 Colombia213 Dominican Republic23124 El Salvador 11 Guatemala 11 Haiti134 Honduras112 Jamaica314 Mexico 11 Nicaragua1 1 Puerto Rico11213 St. Lucia1 1 U.S. Virgin Islands1 1 Venezuela 22 Total 45 1661 *Test results unable to distinguish between Zika virus, a single-stranded RNA virus in the genusFlavivirus, and others that are closely related including dengue, West Nile, Japanese encephalitis, and yellow fever viruses1. A positive test may mean infection with any of these viruses.1. CDC. Interim Guidance for Interpretation of Zika Virus Antibody Test Results. MMWR. May 31, 3016. Accessed June 1, 2016. Figure: Number of Patients with Positive Zika Virus Test Result byTest Type and Month of Specimen Collection - Connecticut, February 15 - July 27, 2016 Tests Performed for Diagnosis of Zika Virus InfectionAvailable at the DPH Public Health LaboratoryIgM antibodies - The best time to test is 2-12 weeks after exposure. May be positive for asymptomatic or symptomatic patients. RT-PCR - Test for viral genetic material. The test is best performed on serum within the first week of symptom onset or on urine within the first 2 weeks of symptom onset. Specimens Sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention PRNT - A more specific antibody test that is performed on IgM positive specimens. The gold standard method to detect the presence of anti-Zika antibodies and rule out cross reactivity due to other flaviviruses such as dengue.
niman Posted August 5, 2016 Author Report Posted August 5, 2016 Zika Virus Testing, Cumulative Results Current as of August 3, 2016 506 Number of Patients with Final Results 383 Number of Pregnant Patients with Final Results 49 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus 3 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus 14 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus* 10 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus* Table: Travel History of Patients with Positive Test Results by Zika Affected Country or Territory Visited - Connecticut, February 15 - August 3, 2016 Countries/Territories Visited Zika Positive Flavivirus Positive* Total Aruba 1 1 Belize 1 1 Brazil 1 1 Colombia 2 1 3 Dominican Republic 23 1 24 El Salvador 1 1 Guatemala 1 1 2 Haiti 1 3 4 Honduras 2 1 3 Jamaica 4 4 Mexico 1 1 Nicaragua 1 1 Puerto Rico 11 1 12 St. Lucia 2 2 U.S. Virgin Islands 1 1 Venezuela 2 2 Total 49 14 63 *Test results unable to distinguish between Zika virus, a single-stranded RNA virus in the genusFlavivirus, and others that are closely related including dengue, West Nile, Japanese encephalitis, and yellow fever viruses1. A positive test may mean infection with any of these viruses. 1. CDC. Interim Guidance for Interpretation of Zika Virus Antibody Test Results. MMWR. May 31, 3016. Accessed June 1, 2016. Figure: Number of Patients with Positive Zika Virus Test Result by Test Type and Month of Specimen Collection - Connecticut, February 15 - August 3, 2016 Tests Performed for Diagnosis of Zika Virus Infection Available at the DPH Public Health Laboratory IgM antibodies - The best time to test is 2-12 weeks after exposure. May be positive for asymptomatic or symptomatic patients. RT-PCR - Test for viral genetic material. The test is best performed on serum within the first week of symptom onset or on urine within the first 2 weeks of symptom onset. Specimens Sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention PRNT - A more specific antibody test that is performed on IgM positive specimens. The gold standard method to detect the presence of anti-Zika antibodies and rule out cross reactivity due to other flaviviruses such as dengue.
niman Posted August 20, 2016 Author Report Posted August 20, 2016 Zika Virus Testing, Cumulative Results Current as of August 17, 2016 533 Number of Patients with Final Results 397 Number of Pregnant Patients with Final Results 58 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus 3 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus 15 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus* 11 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus* Table: Travel History of Patients with Positive Test Results by Zika Affected Country or Territory Visited - Connecticut, February 15 - August 17, 2016 Countries/Territories Visited Zika Positive Flavivirus Positive* Total Aruba 1 1 Belize 1 1 Brazil 1 1 Colombia 2 1 3 Dominican Republic 23 1 24 El Salvador 1 1 Guatemala 1 2 3 Haiti 1 3 4 Honduras 2 1 3 Jamaica 6 6 Mexico 1 1 2 Nicaragua 2 2 Puerto Rico 15 1 16 St. Lucia 2 2 Trinidad and Tobago 1 1 U.S. Virgin Islands 1 1 Venezuela 2 2 Total 58 15 73 *Test results unable to distinguish between Zika virus, a single-stranded RNA virus in the genusFlavivirus, and others that are closely related including dengue, West Nile, Japanese encephalitis, and yellow fever viruses1. A positive test may mean infection with any of these viruses. 1. CDC. Interim Guidance for Interpretation of Zika Virus Antibody Test Results. MMWR. May 31, 3016. Accessed June 1, 2016. Figure: Number of Patients with Positive Zika Virus Test Result by Test Type and Month of Specimen Collection - Connecticut, February 15 - August 17, 2016 Tests Performed for Diagnosis of Zika Virus Infection Available at the DPH Public Health Laboratory IgM antibodies - The best time to test is 2-12 weeks after exposure. May be positive for asymptomatic or symptomatic patients. RT-PCR - Test for viral genetic material. The test is best performed on serum within the first week of symptom onset or on urine within the first 2 weeks of symptom onset. Specimens Sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention PRNT - A more specific antibody test that is performed on IgM positive specimens. The gold standard method to detect the presence of anti-Zika antibodies and rule out cross reactivity due to other flaviviruses such as dengue. To contact the Epidemiology and Emerging Infections Program, please call 860-509-7994.
niman Posted August 27, 2016 Author Report Posted August 27, 2016 Current as of August 24, 2016 569 Number of Patients with Final Results 422 Number of Pregnant Patients with Final Results 61 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus 4 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus 15 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus* 11 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus* Table: Travel History of Patients with Positive Test Results by Zika Affected Country or Territory Visited - Connecticut, February 15 - August 24, 2016 Countries/Territories Visited Zika Positive Flavivirus Positive* Total Aruba 1 1 Belize 1 1 Brazil 1 1 Colombia 2 1 3 Dominican Republic 23 1 24 El Salvador 1 1 Guatemala 1 2 3 Haiti 1 3 4 Honduras 2 1 3 Jamaica 7 7 Mexico 1 1 2 Nicaragua 2 2 Puerto Rico 17 1 18 St. Lucia 2 2 Trinidad and Tobago 1 1 U.S. Virgin Islands 1 1 Venezuela 2 2 Total 61 15 76 *Test results unable to distinguish between Zika virus, a single-stranded RNA virus in the genusFlavivirus, and others that are closely related including dengue, West Nile, Japanese encephalitis, and yellow fever viruses1. A positive test may mean infection with any of these viruses. 1. CDC. Interim Guidance for Interpretation of Zika Virus Antibody Test Results. MMWR. May 31, 3016. Accessed June 1, 2016. Figure: Number of Patients with Positive Zika Virus Test Result by Test Type and Month of Specimen Collection - Connecticut, February 15 - August 24, 2016 Tests Performed for Diagnosis of Zika Virus Infection Available at the DPH Public Health Laboratory IgM antibodies - The best time to test is 2-12 weeks after exposure. May be positive for asymptomatic or symptomatic patients. RT-PCR - Test for viral genetic material. The test is best performed on serum within the first week of symptom onset or on urine within the first 2 weeks of symptom onset. Specimens Sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention PRNT - A more specific antibody test that is performed on IgM positive specimens. The gold standard method to detect the presence of anti-Zika antibodies and rule out cross reactivity due to other flaviviruses such as dengue.
niman Posted September 1, 2016 Author Report Posted September 1, 2016 Zika Virus Testing, Cumulative Results Current as of August 31, 2016 607 Number of Patients with Final Results 442 Number of Pregnant Patients with Final Results 68 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus 4 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus 22 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus* 15 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus* Table: Travel History of Patients with Positive Test Results by Zika Affected Country or Territory Visited - Connecticut, February 15 - August 31, 2016 Countries/Territories Visited Zika Positive Flavivirus Positive* Total Aruba 1 1 Belize 2 2 Brazil 1 1 Colombia 2 1 3 Dominican Republic 23 4 27 El Salvador 1 1 Guatemala 1 3 4 Haiti 1 3 4 Honduras 2 2 4 Jamaica 8 1 9 Mexico 1 1 2 Nicaragua 2 2 Puerto Rico 20 1 21 St. Lucia 2 2 Trinidad and Tobago 2 2 U.S. Virgin Islands 1 1 Venezuela 1 3 4 Total 68 22 90 *Test results unable to distinguish between Zika virus, a single-stranded RNA virus in the genusFlavivirus, and others that are closely related including dengue, West Nile, Japanese encephalitis, and yellow fever viruses1. A positive test may mean infection with any of these viruses. 1. CDC. Interim Guidance for Interpretation of Zika Virus Antibody Test Results. MMWR. May 31, 3016. Accessed June 1, 2016. Figure: Number of Patients with Positive Zika Virus Test Result by Test Type and Month of Specimen Collection - Connecticut, February 15 - August 31, 2016 Tests Performed for Diagnosis of Zika Virus Infection Available at the DPH Public Health Laboratory IgM antibodies - The best time to test is 2-12 weeks after exposure. May be positive for asymptomatic or symptomatic patients. RT-PCR - Test for viral genetic material. The test is best performed on serum within the first week of symptom onset or on urine within the first 2 weeks of symptom onset. Specimens Sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention PRNT - A more specific antibody test that is performed on IgM positive specimens. The gold standard method to detect the presence of anti-Zika antibodies and rule out cross reactivity due to other flaviviruses such as dengue.
niman Posted September 8, 2016 Author Report Posted September 8, 2016 Current as of September 7, 2016 658 Number of Patients with Final Results 474 Number of Pregnant Patients with Final Results 73 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus 4 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus 22 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus* 15 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus* Table: Travel History of Patients with Positive Test Results by Zika Affected Country or Territory Visited - Connecticut, February 15 - September 7, 2016 Countries/Territories Visited Zika Positive Flavivirus Positive* Total Aruba 1 1 Belize 2 2 Brazil 1 1 Colombia 2 1 3 Dominican Republic 24 4 28 El Salvador 1 1 Guatemala 1 3 4 Haiti 1 3 4 Honduras 2 2 4 Jamaica 8 1 9 Mexico 2 1 3 Nicaragua 2 2 Puerto Rico 23 1 24 St. Lucia 2 2 Trinidad and Tobago 2 2 U.S. Virgin Islands 1 1 Venezuela 1 3 4 Total 73 22 95 *Test results unable to distinguish between Zika virus, a single-stranded RNA virus in the genusFlavivirus, and others that are closely related including dengue, West Nile, Japanese encephalitis, and yellow fever viruses1. A positive test may mean infection with any of these viruses. 1. CDC. Interim Guidance for Interpretation of Zika Virus Antibody Test Results. MMWR. May 31, 3016. Accessed June 1, 2016. Figure: Number of Patients with Positive Zika Virus Test Result by Test Type and Month of Specimen Collection - Connecticut, February 15 - September 6, 2016
niman Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Posted September 20, 2016 Zika Virus Testing, Cumulative Results Current as of September 14, 2016 697 Number of Patients with Final Results 502 Number of Pregnant Patients with Final Results 77 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus 5 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus 23 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus* 15 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus* Table: Travel History of Patients with Positive Test Results by Zika Affected Country or Territory Visited - Connecticut, February 15 - September 14, 2016 Countries/Territories Visited Zika Positive Flavivirus Positive* Total Aruba 1 1 Belize 2 2 Brazil 1 1 Colombia 2 1 3 Dominican Republic 24 4 28 El Salvador 1 1 Guatemala 1 4 5 Haiti 1 3 4 Honduras 2 2 4 Jamaica 10 1 11 Mexico 2 1 3 Nicaragua 2 2 Puerto Rico 25 1 26 St. Lucia 2 2 Trinidad and Tobago 2 2 U.S. Virgin Islands 1 1 Venezuela 1 3 4 Total 77 23 100 *Test results unable to distinguish between Zika virus, a single-stranded RNA virus in the genusFlavivirus, and others that are closely related including dengue, West Nile, Japanese encephalitis, and yellow fever viruses1. A positive test may mean infection with any of these viruses. 1. CDC. Interim Guidance for Interpretation of Zika Virus Antibody Test Results. MMWR. May 31, 3016. Accessed June 1, 2016. Figure: Number of Patients with Positive Zika Virus Test Result by Test Type and Month of Specimen Collection - Connecticut, February 15 - September 14, 2016
niman Posted September 28, 2016 Author Report Posted September 28, 2016 Current as of September 21, 2016 784 Number of Patients with Final Results 557 Number of Pregnant Patients with Final Results 79 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus 5 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus 23 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus* 15 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus* Table: Travel History of Patients with Positive Test Results by Zika Affected Country or Territory Visited - Connecticut, February 15 - September 21, 2016 Countries/Territories Visited Zika Positive Flavivirus Positive* Total Aruba 1 1 Belize 2 2 Brazil 1 1 British Virgin Islands 1 1 Colombia 2 1 3 Dominican Republic 23 4 27 El Salvador 1 1 Guatemala 1 4 5 Haiti 1 3 4 Honduras 2 2 4 Jamaica 10 1 11 Mexico 3 1 4 Nicaragua 2 2 Puerto Rico 26 1 27 St. Lucia 2 2 Trinidad and Tobago 2 2 U.S. Virgin Islands 1 1 Venezuela 1 3 4 Total 79 23 102
niman Posted September 29, 2016 Author Report Posted September 29, 2016 Current as of September 28, 2016 817 Number of Patients with Final Results 575 Number of Pregnant Patients with Final Results 85 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus 5 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus 31 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus* 22 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus* Table: Travel History of Patients with Positive Test Results by Zika Affected Country or Territory Visited - Connecticut, February 15 - September 28, 2016 Countries/Territories Visited Zika Positive Flavivirus Positive* Total Aruba 1 1 Belize 2 2 Brazil 1 1 British Virgin Islands 1 1 Colombia 2 1 3 Dominican Republic 24 5 29 El Salvador 1 1 Ecuador 1 1 Guatemala 1 4 5 Haiti 1 6 7 Honduras 2 2 4 Jamaica 11 1 12 Mexico 4 1 5 Nicaragua 2 2 Puerto Rico 27 4 31 St. Lucia 3 3 Trinidad and Tobago 2 2 United States of America 1 1 U.S. Virgin Islands 1 1 Venezuela 1 3 4 Total 85 31 116
niman Posted October 24, 2016 Author Report Posted October 24, 2016 Current as of October 18, 2016 943 Number of Patients with Final Results 676 Number of Pregnant Patients with Final Results 95 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus 5 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus 32 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus* 22 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Flavivirus* Table: Travel History of Patients with Positive Test Results by Zika Affected Country or Territory Visited - Connecticut, February 15 - October 18, 2016 Countries/Territories Visited Zika Positive Flavivirus Positive* Total Aruba 1 1 Belize 2 2 Brazil 1 1 British Virgin Islands 1 1 Colombia 2 1 3 Dominican Republic 26 7 33 Ecuador 1 1 El Salvador 1 1 Guatemala 2 3 5 Haiti 1 6 7 Honduras 2 2 4 Jamaica 12 1 13 Mexico 4 1 5 Nicaragua 2 2 Puerto Rico 33 4 37 St. Lucia 3 3 Trinidad and Tobago 2 2 United States of America 1 1 U.S. Virgin Islands 1 1 Venezuela 1 3 4 Total 95 32 127 *Test results unable to distinguish between Zika virus, a single-stranded RNA virus in the genusFlavivirus, and others that are closely related including dengue, West Nile, Japanese encephalitis, and yellow fever viruses1. A positive test may mean infection with any of these viruses. 1. CDC. Interim Guidance for Interpretation of Zika Virus Antibody Test Results. MMWR. May 31, 3016. Accessed June 1, 2016. Figure: Number of Patients with Positive Zika Virus Test Result by Test Type and Month of Specimen Collection - Connecticut, February 15 - October 18, 2016 Testing Performed to Identify Zika Virus Infection To contact the Epidemiology and Emerging Infections Program, please call 860-509-7994.
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