Sexually transmitted Zika virus reported in Texas
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Texas health officials reported the first case of sexual transmission of the Zika virus in the USA on Tuesday.
The
patient contracted the virus from a sexual partner who was ill with
Zika. The sexual partner became infected while traveling to Venezuela,
which has a Zika outbreak, the Dallas County Health and Human Services
said.
Although scientists have known for some time that Zika can
be transmitted through sex, the vast majority of cases are spread
through the bite of infected mosquitoes, much like malaria or West Nile
virus.
“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 the Dallas County health department. "Next to
abstinence, condoms are the best prevention method against any sexually
transmitted infections.”
Although Zika infections are usually
mild and deaths are rare, health authorities are concerned because of a
link between the disease and a sharp increase in birth defects in
Brazil. The World Health Organization declared Monday that the Zika
outbreak is a "public health emergency of international concern."
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The
patient contracted the virus from a sexual partner who was ill with
Zika. The sexual partner became infected while traveling to Venezuela,
which has a Zika outbreak, the Dallas County Health and Human Services
said.
Although scientists have known for some time that Zika can
be transmitted through sex, the vast majority of cases are spread
through the bite of infected mosquitoes, much like malaria or West Nile
virus.
“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 the Dallas County health department. "Next to
abstinence, condoms are the best prevention method against any sexually
transmitted infections.”
Although Zika infections are usually
mild and deaths are rare, health authorities are concerned because of a
link between the disease and a sharp increase in birth defects in
Brazil. The World Health Organization declared Monday that the Zika
outbreak is a "public health emergency of international concern."
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