Zika Virus Disease Updated Advisory
Zika virus transmission continues in Latin America, the Caribbean, Oceania/Pacific Islands and Cape Verde in Africa. New information on Zika infection continues to emerge and guidelines for Zika virus testing have been revised, including the addition of more testing capabilities of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Viral and Rickettsial Disease Laboratory (VRDL). This health advisory summarizes key updates since the last Zika health advisory on 2/11/16 and includes new information and guidance for Zika virus testing in Alameda County. As of 3/11/16, one Alameda County resident has been confirmed by laboratory testing to have had travel-associated Zika virus infection. Health care providers should consider testing for Zika virus infection in the following persons with a potential Zika virus exposure:
- Zika Virus symptoms within two weeks of exposure
- Asymptomatic pregnant women
- Infants born to a mother with a potential Zika virus exposure
- Patients with Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Potential Zika virus exposure is defined as (a) travel to areas with active Zika Virus transmission in the 2 weeks before symptoms onset; or (b) condomless sexual contact with a male partner who traveled to an area of active Zika virus transmission and had symptoms of Zika disease during travel or within 2 weeks of return.
- Full Alameda County Public Health Department Advisory
- ACPHD Zika Website
- CDPH Zika Website
- CDC Zika Website
For travelers:
For health care providers:
- New: CDPH FAQ for Health Care Providers
New: Transmission of Zika Virus Through Sexual Contact with Travelers to Areas of Ongoing Transmission- Continental United States, 2016 – 2/27/16
New: Zika Virus Infection Among U.S Pregnant Travelers – August 2015 – February 2016 – 2/26/16