Florida Investigating 2 Possible Local Zika Virus Infections

Health officials said Thursday they were investigating two possible cases of locally acquired Zika virus in South Florida, although sexual transmission related to travel hadn’t been ruled out. A patient in Miami-Dade County is an adult woman, according to a spokesman for the Florida Health Department. There were no details about the identity of a patient in nearby Broward County. If either case is confirmed, it would be the first local Zika transmission by mosquitoes in the U.S. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the state Department of Health were jointly investigating to determine whether mosquitos in the areas are carrying the virus. “Mosquitos have been trapped in the area of investigation and are being tested,” Mara Gambineri, a health department spokeswoman, told The Associated Press. Officials urged residents in the affected areas to cooperate with requests for blood and urine samples so that the health department can determine if there are more people who have been infected. Zika virus symptoms include red eyes, rash, joint pain and fever, but people who are infected may also be asymptomatic. The Department continues to investigate the possible non-travel related case in Miami-Dade County and has NOT ruled out travel. @AP— Florida Dept. Health (@HealthyFla) July 21, 2016 FDOH is now investigating a second possible non-travel related ZIKA case in Broward county @FOX13News— Fox 13's Dr....
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