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Two cases of Zika-related birth defects reported in California

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Art Pedroza Posted in california, Disease, Health and Medical, Women Leave a comment

CDPH Reports Two Cases of Zika-Related Birth Defects in California

Date: 8/4/2016, Number: 16-47

Contact: Ali Bay – (916) 440-7259

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reported today that two infants with Zika-related microcephaly have been born in California to women who had Zika virus infections during pregnancy after spending time in a country where the virus is endemic. While mosquitoes that can carry the virus have been found in 12 California counties, there is no evidence these mosquitoes are transmitting Zika in the state at this time.

“This is a sobering reminder for Californians that Zika can cause serious harm to a developing fetus,” said CDPH Director and State Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith. “We join the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in urging pregnant women to avoid travel to areas with known Zika transmission. Pregnant women who must travel to one of these areas should strictly follow steps to prevent mosquito bites and speak with a health care provider upon return.” Continue reading→

There are 157 pregnant women in the U.S. with the Zika Virus according to the CDC

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Art Pedroza Posted in Disease, mexico, Women Leave a comment

CDC Changes Reporting of Numbers of Pregnant Women affected by Zika Virus

For Immediate Release: Friday, May 20, 2016

To gain a more complete picture of the impact of Zika virus infection during pregnancy, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today will begin reporting the total number of pregnant women with Zika virus infection from two newly established enhanced surveillance systems: the US Zika Pregnancy Registry and the Puerto Rico Zika Active Pregnancy Surveillance System. As of May 12, 2016, the two Zika virus infection surveillance systems are monitoring 157 pregnant women in the U.S. states and 122 pregnant women in the U.S. territories with laboratory evidence of possible Zika virus infection. That is a total of 279 pregnant women in U.S. states and territories. These new numbers reflect a broader group of pregnant women—pregnant women who have any laboratory evidence of possible Zika virus infection, and whether or not they recalled symptoms —compared with numbers previously reported. This new way of reporting numbers aligns with recommendations for ongoing monitoring of pregnancies at risk for poor outcomes associated with Zika, based on scientists’ current understanding of the effects of Zika virus infection during pregnancy. Continue reading→

First Zika case confirmed in an Orange County resident

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Art Pedroza Posted in Costa Mesa, Disease, Health and Medical, Insects, Orange County, Orange County Vector Control District, Public Safety Leave a comment

For Immediate Release: March 10, 2016

Contact: HCA Communications (714) 834-2178

First Zika Case Confirmed in Orange County Resident

(Santa Ana) – Testing by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirms that an Orange County resident has tested positive for Zika virus. The individual, a Costa Mesa resident, is a male in his 40s who contracted the virus in late January during travel to Central America and presented symptoms in early February. He was not seriously ill and has recovered. The Health Care Agency has contacted the individual to provide counseling to prevent transmission.

Zika is an infectious disease caused by the Zika virus. Most infected people have no symptoms; for the minority that do, symptoms typically include fever, rash, joint pain and/or red eyes. The greatest concern is related to the possible association between Zika infection in pregnant women and microcephaly (abnormally small head and brain) in newborns. Continue reading→