Some babies with no immediate signs of problems also have been born in the U.S.to Zika-infected mothers. Several of those cases involve residents from the Tampa Bay area.
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“Our local, state and territorial health departments are on the front lines in the fight against Zika, and though the necessary funding that is needed isn’t yet available, we can not wait to provide this essential support”, Dr. Tom Frieden, CDC director, said in a prepared statement.
Almost 50 of the cases of Zika in the state have been in pregnant woman.
According to the World Health Organization, In an outbreak that started past year, about 1.5 million people have been infected with Zika in Brazil, and more than 1,600 babies born with microcephaly. Orange County has documented 33 travel-related cases.
US health officials have concluded that Zika infections in pregnant women can cause microcephaly, a birth defect marked by small head size that can lead to severe developmental problems in babies.
FDOH confirmed the recent birth of a baby with microcephaly in Florida.
In addition, Hunt said he wants to make it clear the state is doing tests, and he thinks it is handling Zika well. She traveled to Florida to deliver the child.
The signs and symptoms of Zika infection are similar to the mosquito-borne diseases chikungunya and dengue. While the illness typically resolves within a week, some severe cases may require hospitalization.
Zika can only be spread through intravenous drug use or sexual activity.
The World Health Organisation declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) for Zika in February and has recommended that people travelling to Brazil cover up as much as their bare skin as possible and apply insect repellent frequently.
The researchers collected 119 blood samples with permission from people suspected of Zika virus infection.
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