In the County of Los Angeles the first recorded case of a woman infected with the virus zika, which is transmitted sexually.
According to authorities, the man at the beginning of November went to Mexico, where, apparently contracted the virus zika. After his arrival he had unprotected intercourse with a partner who had contracted infection.
District health officer Jeffrey Gunzenhauser reminded about how important it is to protect during sex with a partner who was in the area with a high risk of spreading the virus, Zeke.
Often, this virus is transmitted through mosquito bites. In 2015, in the County of Los Angeles were registered 122 cases of human infection with zika virus. And throughout California for three years were more than 600 cases.
According to Gunzenhauser, viruses sexually can often occur without symptoms in the carrier. The doctor emphasized that there is a risk of birth defects in the child, so the virus is most dangerous for pregnant women.
Women who are in the situation, it is recommended to use condoms or abstain from sex throughout the pregnancy if the male partner has been exposed to the virus Physics.
Travelers to Mexico, Latin America and other regions are encouraged to use mosquito repellentapproved by the Agency for environmental protection, and wear jackets with long sleeves and pants.
Symptoms of zika feverthat most often occur 3-7 days after infection are headache and joint pain, fever, rash, fatigue and swelling of the joints.
