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The authority believe the woman, who has since made a full recovery, was infected by a partner who had recently visited an area where Zika transmission was active.
The most recent figures from PHE reveal that there are 265 known UK Zika cases diagnosed, with seven pregnant women diagnosed with Zika virus, and one 'likely' sexually transmitted case of the virus.
Sexual transmission of Zika virus is not common, and the mosquito which transmits the virus is not present in the UK. PHE has advised all male travellers, regardless of symptoms, to avoid conception and use condoms and other barrier methods during sexual activities for six months following return from a Zika high or moderate risk country.
Women who have travelled to an area regarded as high or moderate Zika virus risk have been advised to avoid conception and use condoms or other barrier methods for eight weeks after leaving the area.
Professor Dilys Morgan, Zika Incident Director at PHE, said: "It is important to remember that the main risk relates to travellers to countries classified as high or moderate risk for Zika infection.
"Zika infection is usually a mild, self-limiting illness, and PHE's advice is based on the fact that our main concern is to avoid infection in pregnancy, in order to avoid risk to the unborn child."
Dr Dipti Patel, director at NaTHNaC, added: "As we move towards holiday season with increased numbers of people visiting friends and relatives in Zika affected areas, we recommend that all travellers seek out the latest travel health advice.
"This particularly applies to pregnant women going to an area with active Zika virus transmission who should ensure they seek travel health advice from their GP or a travel clinic well in advance of their trip and consult the NaTHNaC website for up to date information on current outbreaks and country information."
(JP)
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First 'Sexually Transmitted Zika Case Found In UK'
Public Health England (PHE) has issued an update regarding the number of cases of Zika infection in the UK, including the first likely UK case of sexual transmission.The authority believe the woman, who has since made a full recovery, was infected by a partner who had recently visited an area where Zika transmission was active.
The most recent figures from PHE reveal that there are 265 known UK Zika cases diagnosed, with seven pregnant women diagnosed with Zika virus, and one 'likely' sexually transmitted case of the virus.
Sexual transmission of Zika virus is not common, and the mosquito which transmits the virus is not present in the UK. PHE has advised all male travellers, regardless of symptoms, to avoid conception and use condoms and other barrier methods during sexual activities for six months following return from a Zika high or moderate risk country.
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Women who have travelled to an area regarded as high or moderate Zika virus risk have been advised to avoid conception and use condoms or other barrier methods for eight weeks after leaving the area.
Professor Dilys Morgan, Zika Incident Director at PHE, said: "It is important to remember that the main risk relates to travellers to countries classified as high or moderate risk for Zika infection.
"Zika infection is usually a mild, self-limiting illness, and PHE's advice is based on the fact that our main concern is to avoid infection in pregnancy, in order to avoid risk to the unborn child."
Dr Dipti Patel, director at NaTHNaC, added: "As we move towards holiday season with increased numbers of people visiting friends and relatives in Zika affected areas, we recommend that all travellers seek out the latest travel health advice.
"This particularly applies to pregnant women going to an area with active Zika virus transmission who should ensure they seek travel health advice from their GP or a travel clinic well in advance of their trip and consult the NaTHNaC website for up to date information on current outbreaks and country information."
(JP)
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