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Department of Health Announces First Sexually-Transmitted Case of the Zika Virus in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Department of Health today announced that Pennsylvania has reported its first case of Zika virus infection by sexual transmission.
"A Pennsylvania resident contracted the Zika virus from a mosquito while traveling outside of the state in an area where Zika transmission is occurring," said Secretary Karen Murphy. "Upon returning to the commonwealth, the person passed it via sexual transmission to their partner. In light of this, we remind residents to practice safe sex, especially if they have traveled to an area with Zika-infected mosquitoes. Infections with the Zika virus may be present without symptoms. If you have traveled to an area where Zika virus is present, condoms or other barrier protection methods should be used during sex for eight weeks upon return to prevent sexual transmission. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should discuss with their doctors any travel plans to Zika-affected locations."
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Pennsylvania Department of Health
Department of Health Announces First Sexually-Transmitted Case of the Zika Virus in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Department of Health today announced that Pennsylvania has reported its first case of Zika virus infection by sexual transmission.
"A Pennsylvania resident contracted the Zika virus from a mosquito while traveling outside of the state in an area where Zika transmission is occurring," said Secretary Karen Murphy. "Upon returning to the commonwealth, the person passed it via sexual transmission to their partner. In light of this, we remind residents to practice safe sex, especially if they have traveled to an area with Zika-infected mosquitoes. Infections with the Zika virus may be present without symptoms. If you have traveled to an area where Zika virus is present, condoms or other barrier protection methods should be used during sex for eight weeks upon return to prevent sexual transmission. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should discuss with their doctors any travel plans to Zika-affected locations."
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