niman Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 The 49-year-old patient is a resident of Carrollton who was infected with the virus during recent travel to Mexico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted July 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 --- PRESS RELEASE ---For Immediate Release DCHHS Reports 13th Zika Virus Case in Dallas County DALLAS (July 12, 2016) – Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) is reporting the 13th case of Zika virus in Dallas County in 2016. The case was confirmed through testing in the DCHHS lab. DCHHS has submitted the case for review to the Texas Department of State Health Services.The 49-year-old patient is a resident of Carrollton who was infected with the virus during recent travel to Mexico. For medical confidentiality and personal privacy reasons, DCHHS does not provide additional identifying information.While sexual transmission of Zika virus is possible, it is primarily transmitted to people by Aedes species mosquitoes. The most common symptoms of Zika virus are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting several days to a week. DCHHS advises individuals with symptoms to see a healthcare provider if they visited an area where Zika virus is present or had sexual contact with a person who traveled to an area where Zika virus is present. There is no specific medication available to treat Zika virus and there is not a vaccine. The best ways to avoid Zika virus are to avoid mosquito bites and sexual contact with a person who has Zika virus. There are currently no reports of Zika virus being locally-transmitted by mosquitoes in Dallas County. However, imported cases make local spread by mosquitoes possible because the mosquitoes that can transmit the virus are found locally. DCHHS advises recent travelers with Zika virus symptoms as well as individuals diagnosed with the virus to protect themselves from further mosquito bites. # For additional information, contact: YaMonica Sadberry, Administrative Coordinator[email protected]214.819.6070 (office) Zachary Thompson, Director 214.755.9299 (cell) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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