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Confirmed case of Zika virus in the patient treated in Lorca
Lorca is between 35 and 40 years and had traveled to Honduras, where he was infected by the bite of a mosquito tiger
02.02.2016 | 17:30
EFE The National Microbiology Center of Majadahonda has confirmed a case of Zika virus in one patient treated two weeks ago in the "Rafael Mendez" hospital in Lorca , so this is the fourth case detected in Spain , reported the Ministry of Health .
On 22 January, it was reported to the epidemiology unit of the Directorate General of Public Health a suspected case of disease Zika virus on a middle-aged man, a resident of the Region of Murcia who had recently traveled and during the incubation period disease to a country affected by the epidemic .
The laboratory has microbiologically confirmed infection Zika virus in the samples sent to the National Microbiology Centre.
The patient is in good health and discharged. The Ministry ensures that you have taken all necessary measures for their treatment and to avoid possible contagion, the source added.
Lorca is between 35 and 40 years and had traveled to Honduras, where he was infected by the bite of a mosquito tiger
The man went on 22 January to Rafael M?ndez hospital in Lorca, where he was treated with a picture of flu, but there, observe rashes and know that just arrived from Honduras, one of the Caribbean countries where this disease is prevalent - they decided to treat it as a hypothetical case of Zica.
The epidemiological service of the Community decided at that time, as a precaution, establish a measure of control and isolation of the patient and, although he was discharged, he enjoined for a few days not to leave his home.
Specifically, we extracted blood and urine were sent to microbiology reference center in Madrid, which yesterday noted polymerase chain reaction (PCR) positive urine.
The Director General of Public Health of Murcia, Manuel Molina, wanted today, at a press conference, warning that it is not imported and indigenous case, and stressed that this virus causes a benign disease and passed with flu symptoms " with bed rest and paracetamol, avoiding aspirin. "
The infective period from itchy bug is between two and three days, but since January 22 there has been no other case in the region of Murcia.
Molina warned that many cases go unnoticed by symptoms that are similar to those of a mild flu, and so clinical suspicion is "very difficult" to establish and therefore not usually diagnose unless the patient has the characteristic rash or rash or has traveled to some of the South American countries where there are several cases of Zica.
On the other hand, said that since the Ministry of Health are developing various information campaigns on preventive measures and prevent the reproduction of the species, as well as protection systems indoors and outdoors and mitigation actions in the event of bites.
This case would be the first to be detected in the region of Murcia, and the fourth in Spain on similar characteristics, ie, cases in people who have traveled to affected countries.
The same day of the notification of the case, the Ministry of Health took appropriate action according to the protocol in force in relation to the recommendations on protection from mosquito bites infected people in the days following the bite, and research and control in the vicinity of the case. To date there have been no more reports of suspected cases by Zika virus.
Disease of the Zika virus produces mosquitoes of the genus Aedes' and presents with a mild clinical picture characterized by mild fever, rash that often extends from the face to the body, arthritis and other symptoms like conjunctivitis or fatigue and headache.
http://www.laopiniondemurcia.es/mun...nfirmado-caso-virus-zika-paciente/710697.html
Confirmed case of Zika virus in the patient treated in Lorca
Lorca is between 35 and 40 years and had traveled to Honduras, where he was infected by the bite of a mosquito tiger
02.02.2016 | 17:30
EFE The National Microbiology Center of Majadahonda has confirmed a case of Zika virus in one patient treated two weeks ago in the "Rafael Mendez" hospital in Lorca , so this is the fourth case detected in Spain , reported the Ministry of Health .
On 22 January, it was reported to the epidemiology unit of the Directorate General of Public Health a suspected case of disease Zika virus on a middle-aged man, a resident of the Region of Murcia who had recently traveled and during the incubation period disease to a country affected by the epidemic .
The laboratory has microbiologically confirmed infection Zika virus in the samples sent to the National Microbiology Centre.
The patient is in good health and discharged. The Ministry ensures that you have taken all necessary measures for their treatment and to avoid possible contagion, the source added.
Lorca is between 35 and 40 years and had traveled to Honduras, where he was infected by the bite of a mosquito tiger
The man went on 22 January to Rafael M?ndez hospital in Lorca, where he was treated with a picture of flu, but there, observe rashes and know that just arrived from Honduras, one of the Caribbean countries where this disease is prevalent - they decided to treat it as a hypothetical case of Zica.
The epidemiological service of the Community decided at that time, as a precaution, establish a measure of control and isolation of the patient and, although he was discharged, he enjoined for a few days not to leave his home.
Specifically, we extracted blood and urine were sent to microbiology reference center in Madrid, which yesterday noted polymerase chain reaction (PCR) positive urine.
The Director General of Public Health of Murcia, Manuel Molina, wanted today, at a press conference, warning that it is not imported and indigenous case, and stressed that this virus causes a benign disease and passed with flu symptoms " with bed rest and paracetamol, avoiding aspirin. "
The infective period from itchy bug is between two and three days, but since January 22 there has been no other case in the region of Murcia.
Molina warned that many cases go unnoticed by symptoms that are similar to those of a mild flu, and so clinical suspicion is "very difficult" to establish and therefore not usually diagnose unless the patient has the characteristic rash or rash or has traveled to some of the South American countries where there are several cases of Zica.
On the other hand, said that since the Ministry of Health are developing various information campaigns on preventive measures and prevent the reproduction of the species, as well as protection systems indoors and outdoors and mitigation actions in the event of bites.
This case would be the first to be detected in the region of Murcia, and the fourth in Spain on similar characteristics, ie, cases in people who have traveled to affected countries.
The same day of the notification of the case, the Ministry of Health took appropriate action according to the protocol in force in relation to the recommendations on protection from mosquito bites infected people in the days following the bite, and research and control in the vicinity of the case. To date there have been no more reports of suspected cases by Zika virus.
Disease of the Zika virus produces mosquitoes of the genus Aedes' and presents with a mild clinical picture characterized by mild fever, rash that often extends from the face to the body, arthritis and other symptoms like conjunctivitis or fatigue and headache.
http://www.laopiniondemurcia.es/mun...nfirmado-caso-virus-zika-paciente/710697.html