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Posted
Current as of May 24, 2016
 
304
 Number of Patients with Final Results    
270
 Number of Pregnant Patients with Final Results
7
 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus
2
 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus
7
 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
by Zika Affected Country Visited,  February 15 - May 24, 2016
 
 Countries Visited
Zika Positive  Flavivirus Positive* Total
 Aruba 
 11
 Brazil
 
1
1
 Columbia
1
1
2
 Dominican Republic
4
 
4
 El Salvador
 
1
1
 Haiti
 
2
2
 Honduras
1
 
1
 Mexico
 
1
1
 Puerto Rico
 1
 
1
Total 
 7
 7
14
 
 
*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 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 and is performed on IgM positive patients to distinguish between dengue, chikungunya, and Zika virus.
Posted
Current as of June 1, 2016
 
337
 Number of Patients with Final Results    
289
 Number of Pregnant Patients with Final Results
14
 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus
3
 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus
7
 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
by Zika Affected Country or Territory Visited,  February 15 - June 1, 2016
 
 Countries/Territories Visited
Zika Positive  Flavivirus Positive* Total
 Aruba 
 11
 Brazil
 
1
1
 Colombia
1
1
2
 Dominican Republic
8
 
8
 El Salvador
 
1
1
 Haiti
1
2
3
 Honduras
2
 
2
 Mexico
 
1
1
 Puerto Rico
 2
 
2
Total 
 14
 7
21
 
 
*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.
Posted

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 Results
15
 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus
3
 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus
7
 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 by
Zika Affected Country or Territory Visited - Connecticut, February 15 - June 7, 2016
 
 Countries/Territories Visited
Zika Positive  Flavivirus Positive* Total
 Aruba 
 11
 Brazil
 
1
1
 Colombia
1
1
2
 Dominican Republic
9
 
9
 El Salvador
 
1
1
 Haiti
1
2
3
 Honduras
2
 
2
 Mexico
 
1
1
 Puerto Rico
 2
 
2
Total 
 15
 7
22
 
 
*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 - June 7, 2016
 
 
Zika positive results by month, Connecticut.
 
 
 
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.
Posted

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 Results
18
 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus
3
 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus
8
 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 by
Zika Affected Country or Territory Visited - Connecticut, February 15 - June 14, 2016
 
 Countries/Territories Visited
Zika Positive  Flavivirus Positive* Total
 Aruba 
 11
 Brazil
 
1
1
 Colombia
1
1
2
 Dominican Republic
11
 
11
 El Salvador
  
1
1
 Guatemala 
1
1
 Haiti
1
2
3
 Honduras
2
 
2
 Mexico
 
1
1
 Puerto Rico
 3
 
3
Total 
 18
 8
26
 
 
*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 - June 14, 2016
 
 
Positive Zika Test by Type and Month
 
 
 
 
 
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.
Posted

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 Results
19
 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus
3
 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus
9
 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 by
Zika Affected Country or Territory Visited - Connecticut, February 15 - June 21, 2016
 
 Countries/Territories Visited
Zika Positive  Flavivirus Positive* Total
 Aruba 
 11
 Brazil
 
1
1
 Colombia
1
1
2
 Dominican Republic
12
 
12
 El Salvador
  
1
1
 Guatemala 
1
1
 Haiti
1
3
4
 Honduras
2
 
2
 Mexico
 
1
1
 Puerto Rico
 3
 
3
Total 
 19
 9
28
 
 
*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 - June 21, 2016
 
 
 
Zika Positive Results
 
 
 
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.
 
  • 2 weeks later...
Posted

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 Results
22
 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus
3
 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus
11
 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 by
Zika Affected Country or Territory Visited - Connecticut, February 15 - June 29, 2016
 
 Countries/Territories Visited
Zika Positive  Flavivirus Positive* Total
 Aruba 
 11
 Brazil
 
1
1
 Colombia
1
1
2
 Dominican Republic
13
 
13
 El Salvador
  
1
1
 Guatemala 
1
1
 Haiti
1
3
4
 Honduras
1
1
2
 Jamaica
1
 
1
 Mexico
 
1
1
 Puerto Rico
 4
1
5
 St. Lucia
1
 
1
Total 
 22
 11
33
 
 
*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 - June 29, 2016
 
 
 
Positive Zika virus results
 
 
 
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.
 
Posted
Current as of July 6, 2016
 
433
 Number of Patients with Final Results    
352
 Number of Pregnant Patients with Final Results
25
 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus
3
 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus
12
 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 by
Zika Affected Country or Territory Visited - Connecticut, February 15 - July 6, 2016
 
 Countries/Territories Visited
Zika Positive  Flavivirus Positive* Total
 Aruba 
 11
 Brazil
 
1
1
 Colombia
1
1
2
 Dominican Republic
16
1
17
 El Salvador
  
1
1
 Guatemala 
1
1
 Haiti
1
3
4
 Honduras
1
1
2
 Jamaica
1
 
1
 Mexico
 
1
1
 Puerto Rico
4
1
5
 St. Lucia
1
 
1
Total 
 25
 12
37
 
 
*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 - 
July 6, 2016
 
 
 
Positive Zika virus results
 
 
 
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.
 
 
 
 
 
Posted
Current as of July 12, 2016
 
451
 Number of Patients with Final Results    
363
 Number of Pregnant Patients with Final Results
27
 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus
3
 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus
12
 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 by
Zika Affected Country or Territory Visited - Connecticut, February 15 - July 12, 2016
 
 Countries/Territories Visited
Zika Positive  Flavivirus Positive* Total
 Aruba 
  11
 Brazil
  
1
1
 Colombia
2
1
3
 Dominican Republic
16
1
17
 El Salvador
   
1
1
 Guatemala  
1
1
 Haiti
1
3
4
 Honduras
1
1
2
 Jamaica
2
 
2
 Mexico
  
1
1
 Puerto Rico
4
1
5
 St. Lucia
1
 
1
Total 
 27
 12
39
 
 
*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 - 
July 12, 2016
 
 
 
Positive Zika Results
 
 
 
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.
Posted
Current as of July 20, 2016
 
472
 Number of Patients with Final Results    
373
 Number of Pregnant Patients with Final Results
31
 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus
3
 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus
13
 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 by
Zika Affected Country or Territory Visited - Connecticut, February 15 - July 20, 2016
 
 Countries/Territories Visited
Zika Positive  Flavivirus Positive* Total
 Aruba 
  11
 Belize
1
 
1
 Brazil
  
1
1
 Colombia
2
1
3
 Dominican Republic
16
1
17
 El Salvador
   
1
1
 Guatemala
 
1
1
 Haiti
1
3
4
 Honduras
1
1
2
 Jamaica
2
 
2
 Mexico
  
1
1
 Nicaragua
1
 
1
 Puerto Rico
6
2
8
 St. Lucia
1
 
1
Total 
 31
 13
44
 
 
*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 - 
July 20, 2016
 
 
 
Positive Test Results.
 
 
 
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.
 
Posted
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 Results
45
 Number of Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus
3
 Number of Pregnant Patients with Positive Results for Zika Virus
16
 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 - July 27, 2016
 
 Countries/Territories Visited
Zika Positive  Flavivirus Positive* Total
 Aruba 
  11
 Belize
1
 
1
 Brazil
  
1
1
 Colombia
2
1
3
 Dominican Republic
23
1
24
 El Salvador
   
1
1
 Guatemala
 
1
1
 Haiti
1
3
4
 Honduras
1
1
2
 Jamaica
3
1
4
 Mexico
  
1
1
 Nicaragua
1
 
1
 Puerto Rico
11
2
13
 St. Lucia
1
 
1
 U.S. Virgin Islands
1
 
1
 Venezuela
 
2
2
 Total 
 45
 16
61
 
 
*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 - 
July 27, 2016
 
 
 
Positive Test Results
 
 
 
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.
  • 2 weeks later...
Posted
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
 
 
 
Positive Test Results
 
 
 
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.
  • 3 weeks later...
Posted
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
 
 
 
Positive Test Results
 
 
 
 
 
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.
Posted
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
 
 
 
 
Positive Zika Results
 
 
 
 
 
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.
Posted
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
Positive Zika Results
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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.
Posted
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
Cart Zika Positives by Month
 
 
 
 
 
 
  • 2 weeks later...
Posted
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
 
Positive Zika Virus Results
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Posted
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
Posted
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
  • 4 weeks later...
Posted
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
 
 
 
Positive Test Results
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
To contact the Epidemiology and Emerging Infections Program, please call 860-509-7994.

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