10 Zika cases reported in Texas

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DCHHS: 10 Zika cases reported in Texas

By WFAA Staff
DALLAS -- A total of 10
 Zika virus cases have been reported in the state of Texas so far this 
year, according to the Dallas County Department of Health and Human 
Services.
All of the patients had returned to Texas from affected 
countries, and one patient in Dallas became infected through sexual 
contact.
"The current outbreak of Zika virus in the Americas is 
unprecedented in magnitude, and clinical guidance is anticipated to 
evolve as more information accrues," the department said.
Symptoms include a rash, conjunctivitis, fever and/or athralgia.
Health
 officials say most patients recover within a week. However, pregnant 
women who catch the virus, which typically comes from mosquito bites, 
run the risk of developing congenital microcephaly and fetal losses. 
Guillain-Barre Syndrome has also been reported in Zika patients.
Two
 cases were reported in Dallas County, including the first case of the 
virus being transfered through sex. Both patients have recovered.
Go here for more information from the CDC.
The DCHHS recommends reducing your chances of mosquito bites using the same tactics as West Nile virus season:

		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.
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	DCHHS: 10 Zika cases reported in Texas By WFAA Staff DALLAS -- A total of 10 Zika virus cases have been reported in the state of Texas so far this year, according to the Dallas County Department of Health and Human Services. All of the patients had returned to Texas from affected countries, and one patient in Dallas became infected through sexual contact. "The current outbreak of Zika virus in the Americas is unprecedented in magnitude, and clinical guidance is anticipated to evolve as more information accrues," the department said. Symptoms include a rash, conjunctivitis, fever and/or athralgia. Health officials say most patients recover within a week. However, pregnant women who catch the virus, which typically comes from mosquito bites, run the risk of developing congenital microcephaly and fetal losses. Guillain-Barre Syndrome has also been reported in Zika patients. Two cases were reported in Dallas County, including the first case of the virus being transfered through sex. Both patients have recovered. Go here for more information from the CDC. The DCHHS recommends reducing your chances of mosquito bites using the same tactics as West Nile virus season: 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. http://www.wfaa.com/news/health/dchhs-10-zika-cases-reported-in-texas/36511434
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