South Africa confirms first case of Zika virus
South Africa on Saturday confirmed its
first case of the mosquito-borne Zika
virus.
The victim is a Colombian who is on a visit
to Johannesburg.
The virus, which is causing international
alarm after spreading through much of
the Americas, was detected in a man on
his visit to Johannesburg, Reuters quoted
the Health Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, as
saying on the issue.
“The businessman presented with fever
and a rash approximately four days after
arrival in South Africa but is now fully
recovered,” he said.
The World Health Organization declared
the outbreak a global public health
emergency on February 1, noting its
association with two neurological
disorders – microcephaly in babies and
Guillain-Barre syndrome that can cause
paralysis.
first case of the mosquito-borne Zika
virus.
The victim is a Colombian who is on a visit
to Johannesburg.
The virus, which is causing international
alarm after spreading through much of
the Americas, was detected in a man on
his visit to Johannesburg, Reuters quoted
the Health Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, as
saying on the issue.
“The businessman presented with fever
and a rash approximately four days after
arrival in South Africa but is now fully
recovered,” he said.
The World Health Organization declared
the outbreak a global public health
emergency on February 1, noting its
association with two neurological
disorders – microcephaly in babies and
Guillain-Barre syndrome that can cause
paralysis.
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