the zika virus case in vermont. she is live with more on that. >> this is the first case of the zika virus in a vermont residents. state officials say they are surprised it didn't happen sooner.
the cdc confirms the person is an adult who traveled to a zika infected area. vermont is actually one of the last state in the country to have a resident with the virus. health officials say they have been anticipating travel-related cases.
symptoms include fever, rash, joint pain. the cdc says there is another evidence to link the virus to serious birth defects if a pregnant woman is infected. health officials say there is no need to be worried. >> a
mosquito species are very different and they also have different capacitie to transmit viruses so based on what we know right now, if those species are the major ones that transmit zika virus, we don't think we will have a problem with local it -- local mosquito
transitions. >> officials say they will set up traps for that specific type of species to get a better understanding on a possible spread. zika virus can only be spread through mosquito bites and
sexual contact. official say if you plan on traveling, check your destination and take all precautions.
0 Response to "where was zika virus first found"
Post a Comment