Zika virus is a mosquito-borne virus that can make humans
sick.
How can I get Zika virus?
Zika virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected
mosquito. Mosquitoes infected with Zika virus are currently found
in areas of Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and most recently,
South and Central America and Mexico. Zika may also be
transmitted between partners of any gender during sex, and from a
mother to her unborn baby during pregnancy.
What are the signs and symptoms of Zika virus?
Zika virus causes symptoms similar to dengue and chikungunya
infection. The resulting illness is usually mild and consists of
fever, rash, joint pain, conjunctivitis, muscle pain, and
headache. Rarely, Zika infections can cause serious complications
in otherwise healthy adults.
Zika infections during pregnancy are associated with serious
birth defects.
Is there Zika virus in San Mateo County?
No, Zika virus is not currently transmitted in San Mateo County.
How can I protect myself and my family?
The CDC provides updated travel advisories concerning Zika virus
and other mosquito-borne infections. The most recent advisory can
be found at http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices
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Top 5 Things You Should Know About Zika
Zika virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected
mosquito and through unprotected sex with someone who is
infected. it can also spread from an infected pregnant
woman to her developing baby during pregnancy or around the time
of birth.
You are at risk if you or your sexual partner travel to
areas with Zika, including Mexico.
A pregnant woman’s developing baby is at greatest risk of
being harmed by the Zika vi
Zika virus has been in the news often recently,
and District staff members have received many questions from the
family, friends, members of the public, and the media. Here are a
few of the most common questions, and their answers:
San Mateo County Health System today received confirmation from
the California Department of Public Health that a San Mateo
County resident has tested positive for Zika virus. The
individual was infected with Zika virus while traveling abroad
and is now fully recovered. No transmission of the disease took
place in the United States, and there was no risk of the virus
spreading to the local community from this case. To protect
patient privacy, San Mateo County is not releasing further
details about the confirmed Zika case.
