First Case of Sexually Transmitted Zika Infection Found in Pennsylvania

The Department of Health last week announced  that Pennsylvania reported its first case of Zika virus infection by sexual transmission, Penn Live reported.

The infected Pennsylvania resident contracted the Zika virus from a mosquito while traveling outside of the state in an area impacted by a Zika outbreak, said Secretary Karen Murphy. Once back in the state, the infected person passed on the virus to another person via sexual transmission.

"In light of this, we remind residents to practice safe sex, especially if they have traveled to an area with Zika-infected mosquitoes," Murphy said. "Infections with the Zika virus may be present without symptoms.  If you have traveled to an area where Zika virus is present, condoms or other barrier protection methods should be used during sex for eight weeks upon return to prevent sexual transmission.  Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should discuss with their doctors any travel plans to Zika-affected locations."

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Source: PennLive.com