Arkansas Zika cases increase to Five

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At A Glance - Zika Virus in Arkansas (as of May 26, 2016)

Travel-associated Zika virus disease cases reported:  5

Locally acquired cases reported:  0

http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programsServices/infectiousDisease/zoonoticDisease/zika/Pages/default.aspx

 

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Posted May 26, 2016 - 5:37pm

5th case of Zika virus confirmed in Arkansas

Arkansas News Bureau

LITTLE ROCK — A fifth case of the Zika virus has been confirmed in Arkansas, the state Department of Health said Thursday.

All five cases involved people who recently traveled out of the United States, the agency said. The first case was confirmed in January and second through fourth cases were confirmed in April.

The virus is spread through mosquito bites and through sexual contact. The most common symptoms are fever, rash, joint pain and red, itchy eyes. Symptoms are usually mild and last several days to a week.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a possible link between the virus and children born with birth defects. There is currently no vaccine or treatment for the virus.

The CDC also has issued travel guidelines for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, available at www.cdc.gov/travel.

The CDC has urged people who travel to an area where Zika is present to go to a doctor if they experience any of the symptoms associated with Zika within three to seven days of their return. It also has said men who have recently traveled to an area where Zika is present and have a partner who is pregnant or may become pregnant should avoid sex or use a condom.

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