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US - Dallas County reports sexually transmitted Zika case in U.S

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The first case of the Zika virus acquired through sexual transmission has been confirmed.
The patient, from Dallas, Texas, reportedly had sexual contact with an individual who had recently returned from a country where Zika was present and had contracted the virus.
Until now, it was thought the virus was only transmitted by mosquitoes, although there was some speculation it may be sexually-transmitted as well.
?Now that we know Zika virus can be transmitted through sex, this increases our awareness campaign in educating the public about protecting themselves and others,? said Zachary Thompson, director of Dallas County Health and Human Services.
 
Dallas County reports sexually transmitted Zika case in U.S.

By Markian Hawryluk
Updated 2:31 pm, Tuesday, February 2, 2016


Dallas County Health and Human Services has confirmed a case of Zika infection through sexual transmission, the first confirmed case of locally acquired Zika in the current outbreak.

According to public health officials, the patient was infected after having sexual contact with an ill person who returned from a country where Zika is circulating.

"Now that we know Zika virus can be transmitted through sex, this increases our awareness campaign in educating the public about protecting themselves and others," Dallas County Health and Human Services director Zachary Thompson said. "Next to abstinence, condoms are the best prevention method against any sexually transmitted infections."
 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DCHHS Reports First Zika Virus Case in Dallas County
Acquired Through Sexual Transmission

DALLAS (Feb. 2, 2016) ? Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) has received confirmation from the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the first Zika virus case acquired through sexual
transmission in Dallas County in 2016. The patient was infected with the virus after having sexual contact with
an ill individual who returned from a country where Zika virus is present. For medical confidentiality and
personal privacy reasons, DCHHS does not provide additional identifying information.

?Now that we know Zika virus can be transmitted through sex, this increases our awareness campaign in
educating the public about protecting themselves and others,? said Zachary Thompson, DCHHS director. ?Next
to abstinence, condoms are the best prevention method against any sexually-transmitted infections.?

Zika virus is transmitted to people by mosquitoes and through sexual activity. 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 have 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 way to avoid Zika virus is
to avoid mosquito bites and to avoid sexual contact with a person who has Zika virus.

?Education and awareness is crucial in preventing Zika virus,? said Dr. Christopher Perkins, DCHHS medical
director/health authority. ?Patients are highly encouraged to follow prevention recommendations to avoid
transmitting and spreading Zika virus.?

DCHHS recommends the following to avoid Zika virus:

Use the 4Ds to reduce the chance of being bitten by a mosquito.

 DEET All Day, Every Day: Whenever you?re outside, use insect repellents that contain DEET or other EPA
approved repellents and follow instructions.
 DRESS: Wear long, loose, and light-colored clothing outside.
 DRAIN: Remove all standing water in and around your home.
 DUSK & DAWN: Limit outdoor activities during dusk and dawn hours when mosquitoes are most active.
Travelers can protect themselves by doing the following:
 Choose a hotel or lodging with air conditioning or screens on windows or doors.
 Sleep under a mosquito bed net if you are outside or in a room that is not well-screened.
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Sexual partners can protect each other by using condoms to prevent spreading sexually-transmitted infections.

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

Zika virus protect themselves from further mosquito bites.

For more information on Chikungunya, Dengue and Zika viruses, go to the DCHHS website.

http://www.dallascounty.org/departm...tCaseofZikaVirusThroughSexualTransmission.pdf
 
U.S. Case of Zika Infection Transmitted by Sex Reported in Texas

By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.FEB. 2, 2016 COMMENT

A case of Zika virus infection transmitted by sex, rather than mosquito bite, was reported in Texas on Monday.

The Dallas County Health and Human Services Department reported that a patient with Zika virus was infected after having sex with an ill individual who had returned from Venezuela, where Zika is circulating.

No other identifying information was given...

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/03/health/zika-sex-transmission-texas.html?_r=0
 
First confirmed case of sexually transmitted Zika in U.S.

By Sandee LaMotte
Updated 5:35 PM ET, Tue February 2, 2016 | Video Source: CNN

...
The case, announced by Dallas County health officials, involved a patient who had sex with someone who had recently returned from Venezuela infected with the mosquito-borne virus.

In a statement to CNN, the CDC said it confirmed the test results showing Zika present in the blood of a "nontraveler in the continental United States." They stressed that there was no risk to a developing fetus in this instance.

Based on that, the CDC says it will soon provide guidance on sexual transmission, with a "focus on the male sexual partners of women who are or who may be pregnant."

Earlier Tuesday, CDC Director Tom Frieden told CNN's Chief Medical Correspondent Sanjay Gupta: "There have been isolated cases of spread through blood transfusion or sexual contact and that's not very surprising. The virus is in the blood for about a week. How long it would remain in the semen is something that needs to be studied and we're working on that now."

Frieden added that studies on sexual transmission are not easy studies to do, but the CDC is continuing to explore that avenue of transmission. "What we know is the vast majority of spread is going to be from mosquitoes," Frieden added. "The bottom line is mosquitoes are the real culprit here."
...

http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/02/health/zika-virus-sexual-contact-texas/
 
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