Zika Confirmed In Wake Co North Carolina Traveler

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Wake County Public Health officials confirm one county resident contracted the Zika virus disease while traveling abroad. This marks the first case of Zika detected in Wake County and the fifth case in the state of North Carolina.

Upon returning to the United States, the patient exhibited symptoms associated with the Zika virus disease. A private physician tested the patient for the virus, and the test came back positive for Zika. Health care officials are now closely monitoring the patient.

 

 

Edited March 3, 2016 by niman

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First Case of Zika Found in Wake County by  Stephen R. Walston  on 3/3/2016 10:34 AM Category: Human Services; WakeGOV Home Page; ReadyWake Wake County Public Health officials confirm one county resident contracted the Zika virus disease while traveling abroad. This marks the first case of Zika detected in Wake County and the fifth case in the state of North Carolina. Upon returning to the United States, the patient exhibited symptoms associated with the Zika virus disease. A private physician tested the patient for the virus, and the test came back positive for Zika. Health care officials are now closely monitoring the patient. "We are in contact with the patient and monitoring the patient's progress," said Sue Lynn Ledford, Public Health Division director at Wake County. "We want to reassure citizens that there is currently no risk of transmission from this patient to others." The Wake County Public Health Division staff started preparing proactively several months ago for the possibility of Zika in the county. They keep in constant contact with state and federal partners to ensure they have the latest information about the virus. Staff also regularly share this insight with local physicians and educate them on the kinds of questions to ask patients to help detect any potential cases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than 100 cases of travel-associated Zika virus disease in the United States; however, there are zero cases of transmission by mosquitoes in the United States. One person in the United States also got Zika by having sex with an infected man. Men who have traveled to Zika-affected countries should not have sex, or they should use condoms every time they have sex for one month after returning. Zika is generally a mild illness, but children born to women who were infected with the Zika virus disease during pregnancy may have a higher chance of birth defects. Only one out of every five people infected with Zika virus disease will show symptoms. Zika's symptoms typically appear within two to seven days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. Common symptoms include fever, red eyes, joint pains and rash. Other symptoms may include headache or muscle pain. Citizens are reminded that they can protect themselves from mosquito bites by: Reducing time spent outdoors. Wearing long pants and long-sleeved shirts treated with permethrin insect repellent when spending time outdoors. Applying EPA-approved mosquito repellents to exposed skin. Follow product instructions. Using air conditioning instead of opening windows and doors. Only open windows and doors with screens on them. For additional information about Zika virus disease, visit the Wake County Public Health Division's mosquito prevention webpage or cdc.gov/zika.

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