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Mississippi State Department of Health reports first case of Zika virus in a resident who traveled to Haiti
[h=1]Mississippi Health Officials Reporting First Case of Zika Virus Infection[/h] March 24, 2016
JACKSON, Miss. ? Today the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports its first case of Zika virus. The case was in a Madison County resident who recently traveled to Haiti.
Zika is a mosquito-borne virus that may cause devastating birth defects if contracted during pregnancy. Zika virus infection can cause a mild illness with symptoms (fever, joint pain, conjunctivitis or rash) lasting for several days to a week, but 80 percent of those infected show no symptoms at all. Death is very rare.
Zika has been seen in parts of Africa, Southeast Asia, and some Pacific islands for years, but has recently been reported in approximately 30 countries, mostly in the Caribbean, Central, and South America. The Zika virus is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. The breed of mosquito that is spreading Zika ? Aedes Aegypti ? has not been detected in Mississippi since the mid-eighties. The MSDH is currently conducting surveillance on all mosquito populations in the state.
Pregnant women or women who may get pregnant in the near future should avoid travel to countries with Zika transmission. Pregnant women should avoid sexual contact ? or only have protected sex using a condom ? with any male who has recently returned from a country with Zika virus. These precautions should continue for the duration of the pregnancy. So far, six cases have been confirmed from sex between an infected male and his female partner.
?Pregnant women should avoid travel to these countries,? said State Epidemiologist Dr. Thomas Dobbs. ?At this time, the mosquito spreading Zika in Mexico, South America and the Caribbean is not known to be present in Mississippi.?
?Three U.S. territories and 36 other states have already reported travel-associated cases,? Dobbs said. ?With late spring and summer approaching, we know it is a popular time for mission trips and vacations to these areas. Please be especially mindful of protecting yourself from mosquitoes while you?re abroad. Simple steps can make a big difference.?
The MSDH advises that precautions should be taken by all travelers to countries with Zika outbreaks. Precautions for travelers include basic protective measures against mosquito-borne illnesses such as using a recommended mosquito repellent that contains DEET while you are outdoors, avoiding areas where mosquitoes are prevalent, and wearing loose, light-colored clothing to cover the arms and legs when outdoors during the day or night. Travelers recently returning from countries with ongoing Zika transmission should take special precautions to avoid mosquito bites in Mississippi to avoid transmitting the virus to local mosquitoes.
There are no available treatments or vaccines for Zika virus.
?The MSDH is working with medical partners across the state to ensure that the most current national guidelines for preventing and testing for Zika are being followed,? said Dr. Dobbs. ?The MSDH Public Health Laboratory now has the ability to test for Zika in-house to allow for rapid turnaround and high volume testing should the need arise.?
Mississippi - Health officials: second Zika case reported in a resident who recently traveled to Haiti
Health Officials: Second Zika Case Reported in Mississippi
March 25, 2016
Jackson, Miss. — Today the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports its second case of Zika virus. The case was in a Noxubee County resident who recently traveled to Haiti.
The first case was reported yesterday in a Madison County resident who had traveled to Haiti.
Zika is a mosquito-borne virus that may cause devastating birth defects if contracted during pregnancy. Zika virus infection can cause a mild illness with symptoms (fever, joint pain, conjunctivitis or rash) lasting for several days to a week, but 80 percent of those infected show no symptoms at all. Death is very rare.
Zika has been seen in parts of Africa, Southeast Asia, and some Pacific islands for years, but has recently been reported in approximately 30 countries, mostly in the Caribbean, Central, and South America. The Zika virus is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. The breed of mosquito that is spreading Zika – Aedes Aegypti – has not been detected in Mississippi since the mid-1980s. The MSDH is currently conducting surveillance on all mosquito populations in the state.
Pregnant women or women who may get pregnant in the near future should avoid travel to countries with Zika transmission. Pregnant women should avoid sexual contact – or only have protected sex using a condom – with any male who has recently returned from a country with Zika virus. These precautions should continue for the duration of the pregnancy. So far, six cases have been confirmed from sex between an infected male and his female partner.
"Pregnant women should avoid travel to these countries," said State Epidemiologist Dr. Thomas Dobbs. "At this time, the mosquito spreading Zika in Mexico, South America and the Caribbean is not known to be present in Mississippi."
"Three U.S. territories and 36 other states have already reported travel-associated cases," Dobbs said. "With late spring and summer approaching, we know it is a popular time for mission trips and vacations to these areas. Please be especially mindful of protecting yourself from mosquitoes while you’re abroad. Simple steps can make a big difference."
The MSDH advises that precautions should be taken by all travelers to countries with Zika outbreaks. Precautions for travelers include basic protective measures against mosquito-borne illnesses such as using a recommended mosquito repellent that contains DEET while you are outdoors, avoiding areas where mosquitoes are prevalent, and wearing loose, light-colored clothing to cover the arms and legs when outdoors during the day or night. Travelers recently returning from countries with ongoing Zika transmission should take special precautions to avoid mosquito bites in Mississippi to avoid transmitting the virus to local mosquitoes. Precautions should continue for three weeks. There are no available treatments or vaccines for Zika virus.
"The MSDH is working with medical partners across the state to ensure that the most current national guidelines for preventing and testing for Zika are being followed," said Dr. Dobbs. "The MSDH Public Health Laboratory now has the ability to test for Zika in-house to allow for rapid turnaround and high volume testing should the need arise."
Mississippi - Third Zika case reported in a resident who recently traveled to Haiti
[h=1]Third Zika Case Reported in Mississippi Traveler to Haiti[/h] April 6, 2016
JACKSON, Miss. ? Today the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports its third case of Zika virus. The case was in an Oktibbeha County resident who recently traveled to Haiti.
Two cases have previously been reported in one Madison County and one Noxubee County resident who had both traveled to Haiti.
Zika is a mosquito-borne virus that may cause serious birth defects if contracted during pregnancy. Zika virus infection can cause a mild illness with symptoms (fever, joint pain, conjunctivitis or rash) lasting for several days to a week, but 80 percent have mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. Death is very rare.
Zika has been seen in parts of Africa, Southeast Asia, and some Pacific islands for years, but has recently been reported in approximately 30 countries, mostly in the Caribbean, Central, and South America. The breed of mosquito that is spreading Zika ? Aedes aegypti ? has not been detected in Mississippi since the mid-1980s. The MSDH is currently conducting surveillance on all mosquito populations in the state.
Pregnant women or women who may get pregnant in the near future should not travel to countries with Zika transmission. Pregnant women should avoid sexual contact ? or only have protected sex using a condom ? with any male who has recently returned from a country with Zika virus. These precautions should continue for the duration of the pregnancy.
?Pregnant women should not be traveling to these countries,? said State Epidemiologist Dr. Thomas Dobbs. ?At this time, the mosquito spreading Zika in Mexico, South America and the Caribbean is not known to be present in Mississippi. All of the cases reported in the United States so far are related to international travel.?
?At least 42 other U.S. states and territories have already reported travel-associated cases,? Dobbs said. ?With late spring and summer approaching, we know it is a popular time for mission trips and vacations to these areas. Please be especially mindful of protecting yourself from mosquitoes while you?re abroad. Simple steps can make a big difference.?
The MSDH advises that precautions should be taken by all travelers to countries with Zika outbreaks. Precautions for travelers include basic protective measures against mosquito-borne illnesses such as using a recommended mosquito repellent that contains DEET while you are outdoors, avoiding areas where mosquitoes are prevalent, and wearing loose, light-colored clothing to cover the arms and legs when outdoors during the day or night. Travelers recently returning from countries with ongoing Zika transmission should take special precautions to avoid mosquito bites in Mississippi to avoid transmitting the virus to local mosquitoes. Precautions should continue for three weeks. There are no available treatments or vaccines for Zika virus.
Cleaning up standing water around the home is an advisable activity to prevent multiple mosquito borne viruses, but returning travelers should not perform this activity in order to avoid local mosquito exposure.
The MSDH Public Health Laboratory now has the ability to test for Zika in-house to allow for rapid turnaround and high volume testing should the need arise.
Mississippi - Health officials confirm one new West Nile virus case, two new travel-associated Zika cases
[FONT="] [h=1]Health Officials Confirm One New West Nile Virus Case, Two New Travel-Associated Zika Cases[/h] [/FONT] [FONT="]July 5, 2016[/FONT] [FONT="]
Jackson, Miss. The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports one new human case of West Nile virus (WNV), bringing the 2016 state total to four. The reported case is in Rankin County.
So far this year cases have been reported in Hinds, Grenada, Lamar, and Rankin counties. The MSDH only reports laboratory-confirmed cases to the public. In 2015, Mississippi had 38 WNV cases and one death. Also today, the MSDH reports two new cases of Zika virus in Mississippi residents who recently traveled to the Carribbean and Central America. One case from DeSoto County had traveled to Jamaica and one case from Madison County had traveled to Guatemala. Three other travel-related case occurred earlier this year.
"The most important thing to remember is that West Nile virus is in Mississippi and continues to be a major health threat," said MSDH State Epidemiologist Dr. Thomas Dobbs. "We are now in peak West Nile season, and we advise all Mississippians to continue to take precautions to prevent infection as we move through the late months."
In previous years, WNV has been reported from all parts of the state. All Mississippians are potentially at risk ? not just the areas where cases are reported.
Symptoms of WNV infection are often mild and may include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, a rash, muscle weakness or swollen lymph nodes. In a small number of cases, infection can result in encephalitis or meningitis, which can lead to paralysis, coma and possibly death.
Zika is a mosquito-borne virus that may cause serious birth defects if contracted during pregnancy. Zika virus infection can cause a mild illness with symptoms (fever, joint pain, conjunctivitis or rash) lasting for several days to a week, but 80 percent have mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. Death is very rare. The MSDH strongly advises pregnant women not to travel to countries where Zika is actively being transmitted.
Zika has been seen in parts of Africa, Southeast Asia, and some Pacific islands for years, but has recently been reported in approximately 30 countries, mostly in the Caribbean, Central, and South America. The breed of mosquito that is spreading Zika - Aedes aegypti - has not been detected in Mississippi since the early 1990's. The MSDH is currently conducting surveillance for Aedes mosquito populations for every county in the state.
The MSDH suggests the following precautions to protect yourself and your environment from mosquito-borne illnesses:
Use an EPA-registered mosquito repellent that contains DEET while you are outdoors.
Remove all sources of standing water around your home and yard to prevent mosquito breeding.
Wear loose, light-colored, long clothing to cover the arms and legs when outdoors.
Mississippi - MSDH reports three new travel-associated Zika cases - total 8
[FONT="] [h=1]Mosquito-Borne Illness Update: Three New Travel-Associated Zika Cases[/h] [/FONT] [FONT="]July 11, 2016[/FONT] [FONT="]
Jackson, Miss. Today the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports three new cases of Zika virus, bringing the 2016 total to eight. The cases were in residents from Chickasaw, Hinds and Rankin counties who recently traveled to St. Thomas, Nicaragua and Guatemala.
Last week, two cases were reported from DeSoto and Madison counties, in travelers to Jamaica and Guatemala respectively. Three other travel-related cases occurred earlier this year.
So far this year four cases of West Nile virus (WNV) have been reported in Hinds, Grenada, Lamar and Rankin counties. The MSDH only reports laboratory-confirmed cases to the public. In 2015, Mississippi had 38 WNV cases and one death.
"At least 46 other U.S. states and territories have already reported travel-associated cases," said State Epidemiologist Dr. Thomas Dobbs. "Now that school is out, we know it is a popular time for mission trips and vacations to these areas. Please be especially mindful of protecting yourself from mosquitoes while you?re abroad. Simple steps can make a big difference."
Zika is a mosquito-borne virus that may cause serious birth defects if contracted during pregnancy. Zika virus infection can cause a mild illness with symptoms (fever, joint pain, conjunctivitis or rash) lasting for several days to a week, but 80 percent of those infected have mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. Death is very rare. The MSDH strongly advises pregnant women not to travel to countries where Zika is actively being transmitted.
Zika has been seen in parts of Africa, Southeast Asia, and some Pacific islands for years, but has recently been reported in approximately 30 countries, mostly in the Caribbean, Central and South America. The breed of mosquito that is spreading Zika ? Aedes aegypti ? has not been detected in Mississippi since the early 1990s. The MSDH is currently conducting surveillance for Aedes mosquito populations in every county in the state.
In previous years, WNV has been reported from all parts of the state. All Mississippians are potentially at risk ? not just the areas where cases are reported.
Symptoms of WNV infection are often mild and may include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, a rash, muscle weakness or swollen lymph nodes. In a small number of cases, infection can result in encephalitis or meningitis, which can lead to paralysis, coma and possibly death.
The MSDH suggests the following precautions to protect yourself and your environment from mosquito-borne illnesses:
Use an EPA-registered mosquito repellent that contains DEET while you are outdoors.
Remove all sources of standing water around your home and yard to prevent mosquito breeding.
Wear loose, light-colored, long clothing to cover the arms and legs when outdoors.
Mississippi - Health officials report one new travel-associated Zika case
[FONT="] [h=1]Health Officials Report One New Travel-Associated Zika Case[/h] [/FONT] [FONT="]July 18, 2016[/FONT] [FONT="]
JACKSON, Miss. ? Today the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports one new case of Zika virus, bringing the 2016 total to nine in Mississippi. The case was a resident from Rankin County who recently traveled to Guatemala.
Zika is a mosquito-borne virus that causes severe birth defects in a developing fetus ? including brain damage, hearing and vision loss, and impaired growth ? if the mother is infected during pregnancy. Zika virus infection can cause a mild illness with symptoms (fever, joint pain, conjunctivitis or rash) lasting for several days to a week, but 80 percent of those infected have mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. Death is very rare. The MSDH strongly advises pregnant women not to travel to countries where Zika is actively being transmitted.
?It?s important to remember that all nine of our cases that have been reported in Mississippi are travel-related,? said MSDH State Epidemiologist Dr. Thomas Dobbs. ?It is crucial that pregnant women not travel to countries where Zika is actively being transmitted.?
Zika has been seen in parts of Africa, Southeast Asia, and some Pacific islands for years, but has recently been reported in approximately 30 countries, mostly in the Caribbean, Central and South America. The breed of mosquito that is spreading Zika ? Aedes aegypti ? has not been detected in Mississippi since the early 1990s. The MSDH is currently conducting surveillance for Aedes mosquito populations in every county in the state.
The MSDH suggests the following precautions to protect yourself and your environment from mosquito-borne illnesses:
Use an EPA-registered mosquito repellent that contains DEET while you are outdoors.
Remove all sources of standing water around your home and yard to prevent mosquito breeding.
Wear loose, light-colored, long clothing to cover the arms and legs when outdoors.
Avoid areas where mosquitoes are prevalent.
For more information on mosquito-borne illnesses, visit the MSDH website at HealthyMS.com/westnile and HealthyMs.com/zika. Follow MSDH by e-mail and social media at HealthyMS.com/connect.
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Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports two new travel-associated cases of Zika virus - total 11
[FONT="] [h=1]Health Officials Report Two New Travel-Associated Zika Cases[/h] [/FONT] [FONT="]July 25, 2016[/FONT] [FONT="]
Jackson, Miss. - Today the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports two new cases of Zika virus, bringing the 2016 total to 11 in Mississippi. The cases were a resident of Oktibbeha County who recently traveled to St. Lucia and a Neshoba County resident who recently traveled to Jamaica.
Zika is a mosquito-borne virus that causes severe birth defects in a developing fetus - including brain damage, hearing and vision loss, and impaired growth - if the mother is infected during pregnancy. Zika virus infection can cause a mild illness with symptoms (fever, joint pain, conjunctivitis or rash) lasting for several days to a week, but 80 percent of those infected have mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. Death is very rare. The MSDH strongly advises pregnant women not to travel to countries where Zika is actively being transmitted.
"It?s important to remember that all of our cases that have been reported in Mississippi are travel related," said MSDH State Epidemiologist Dr. Thomas Dobbs. "It is crucial that pregnant women not travel to countries where Zika is actively being transmitted."
Zika has been seen in parts of Africa, Southeast Asia, and some Pacific islands for years, but has recently been reported in approximately 30 countries, mostly in the Caribbean, Central and South America. The breed of mosquito that is spreading Zika - Aedes aegypti - has not been detected in Mississippi since the early 1990s. The MSDH is currently conducting surveillance for Aedes mosquito populations in every county in the state.
Additionally, there have been an unusually large number of mosquitoes in Hinds and Lincoln counties that have tested positive for carrying West Nile virus. Peak season for WNV is typically July, August and September in Mississippi. A total of four human cases have been identified in the state this year in Hinds, Grenada, Lamar and Rankin counties.
"We know that West Nile virus can be found throughout the state, so all Mississippians are potentially at risk, not just the areas where cases or positive mosquitoes have been reported," said Dr. Dobbs.
The MSDH suggests the following precautions to protect yourself and your environment from mosquito-borne illnesses:
Use an EPA-registered mosquito repellent that contains DEET while you are outdoors.
Remove all sources of standing water around your home and yard to prevent mosquito breeding.
Wear loose, light-colored, long clothing to cover the arms and legs when outdoors.
Mississippi - Health officials confirm one new West Nile Virus case, three new travel-associated Zika cases
[FONT="] [h=1][/h] [/FONT] [FONT="]August 1, 2016[/FONT] [FONT="]JACKSON, Miss. ? The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports one new human case of West Nile virus (WNV), bringing the 2016 state total to five. The reported case is in Lamar County.
So far this year, human cases of WNV have been reported in Hinds, Grenada, Lamar (2), and Rankin counties. The MSDH only reports laboratory-confirmed cases to the public. In 2015, Mississippi had 38 WNV cases and one death.
Additionally, today the MSDH reports three new travel-associated cases of Zika virus, bringing the 2016 total to 14 in Mississippi. The cases were a resident of Harrison County who recently traveled to Honduras and two Panola County residents who recently traveled to the Caribbean Island of Grenada.
Zika is a mosquito-borne virus that causes severe birth defects in a developing fetus ? including brain damage, hearing and vision loss, and impaired growth ? if the mother is infected during pregnancy. Zika virus infection can cause a mild illness with symptoms (fever, joint pain, conjunctivitis or rash) lasting for several days to a week, but 80 percent of those infected have mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. Death is very rare. The MSDH strongly advises pregnant women not to travel to countries where Zika is actively being transmitted.
Zika has been seen in parts of Africa, Southeast Asia, and some Pacific islands for years, but has recently been reported in approximately 50 countries, mostly in the Caribbean, Central and South America. The breed of mosquito that is spreading Zika ? Aedes aegypti ? has not been detected in Mississippi since the early 1990s. The MSDH is currently conducting surveillance for Aedes mosquito populations in every county in the state.
?It?s important to remember that all of our cases that have been reported in Mississippi are travel related. It is crucial that pregnant women not travel to countries where Zika is actively being transmitted,? said MSDH State Epidemiologist Dr. Thomas Dobbs. ?Additionally, West Nile virus continues to be a major health threat in Mississippi. We are now in peak West Nile season, and we advise all Mississippians to continue to take precautions to prevent infection as we move through the late months.?
Symptoms of WNV infection are often mild and may include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, a rash, muscle weakness or swollen lymph nodes. In a small number of cases, infection can result in encephalitis or meningitis, which can lead to paralysis, coma and possibly death.
The MSDH suggests the following precautions to protect yourself and your environment from mosquito-borne illnesses:
Use an EPA-registered mosquito repellent that contains DEET while you are outdoors.
Remove all sources of standing water around your home and yard to prevent mosquito breeding.
Wear loose, light-colored, long clothing to cover the arms and legs when outdoors.
[FONT="] [h=1]Health Officials Confirm Four New Cases of West Nile Virus, Two New Travel-Related Cases of Zika[/h] [/FONT] [FONT="]September 6, 2016[/FONT] [FONT="]
JACKSON, Miss. ? The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports four new human case of West Nile virus (WNV), bringing the 2016 state total to 19. The reported cases are in Hinds (2), Lee and Marion counties.
So far this year, human cases of WNV have been reported in Calhoun, Chickasaw, Copiah (2), Hinds (6), Grenada, Lamar (2), Lee, Leflore, Lowndes, Marion, Perry and Rankin counties. There has been one WNV death reported in a Hinds County resident. The MSDH only reports laboratory-confirmed cases to the public. In 2015, Mississippi had 38 WNV cases and one death.
Additionally, today the MSDH reports two new travel-associated cases of Zika virus, bringing the 2016 total to 20 in Mississippi. The cases were reported in a resident of Lafayette County who recently traveled to Nicaragua and a resident of Prentiss County associated with travel to the Caribbean Island of Grenada.
Zika is a mosquito-borne virus that causes severe birth defects in a developing fetus ? including brain damage, hearing and vision loss, and impaired growth ? if the mother is infected during pregnancy. Zika virus infection can cause a mild illness with symptoms (fever, joint pain, conjunctivitis or rash) lasting for several days to a week, but 80 percent of those infected have mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. Death is very rare. The MSDH strongly advises pregnant women not to travel to areas where Zika is actively being transmitted.
Zika is now being actively transmitted in approximately 50 countries, including Central and South America, Mexico, the Caribbean and two areas in Miami, Florida. The breed of mosquito that is spreading Zika in those areas ? Aedes aegypti ? has not been detected in Mississippi since the early 1990s. The MSDH is currently conducting surveillance for Aedes mosquito populations in the state.
Persons who travel to areas where Zika is being transmitted should avoid mosquito exposures for a full three weeks after they return home. Zika can also be spread through sexual transmission, even by those with no symptoms of infection. Persons returning from Zika-affected areas, and their sexual partners, should take steps to prevent sexual transmission. This is especially important for individuals with pregnant partners to reduce the risk of infection during pregnancy. For recommendations on how to avoid sexual transmission, visit www.HealthyMS.com/zika.
Symptoms of WNV infection are often mild and may include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, a rash, muscle weakness or swollen lymph nodes. In a small number of cases, infection can result in encephalitis or meningitis, which can lead to paralysis, coma and possibly death.
The MSDH suggests the following precautions to protect yourself and your environment from mosquito-borne illnesses:
Use a mosquito repellent with an EPA-registered ingredient such as DEET while you are outdoors.
Remove all sources of standing water around your home and yard to prevent mosquito breeding.
Wear loose, light-colored, long clothing to cover the arms and legs when outdoors.
JACKSON, Miss. ? Today the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports its first case of Zika virus. The case was in a Madison County resident who recently traveled to Haiti.
