Dutch researchers have reported a miscarriage case related to the mother's mosquito infection.
Zika virus
The virus is best known for its connection to a devastating fetal birth defect known as microcephaly, in which the baby is less bornthan-
Head and brain.
However, the relationship between Zika virus and abortion is not clear.
"Only a small number of cases have reported data linking Zika virus infection to fetal death," wrote a team led by the doctor.
Animisek van der EK, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
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The researchers said that mothers infected with Zika virus had health problems. The study found that Zika virus was more in the first three months of pregnancy. year-
The Dutch old woman lost her baby when she was pregnant for 11 weeks after she was infected with the Zika virus while traveling in the South American country of Suriname.
Brazil has been hit hard by thousands of Zika virus cases.
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The report was published in the New England Journal of Medicine in July 27.
In this article, the researchers described how the pregnant woman got sick the day after returning to the Netherlands for more than three weeks due to headache, joint pain and rash.
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But after about two weeks of her symptoms, the doctor did not find the fetal heartbeat ---
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When this woman went for a routine ultrasound
She got D & C (
Palace)a week later.
Van der Eijk's team noted that traces of Zika virus were found in amniotic fluid, placenta tissue and in the mother's urine and blood.
The virus was also found in fetal stem cells, suggesting that Zika virus was replicated in [these cells]
"It was involved in early embryo development," the researchers explained . ".
This study does not prove that pregnant women are only associated with abortion caused by Zika virus infection.
However, the Dutch research team noted that traces of Zika virus were found in blood and fetal tissue for at least 21 days, it is suggested that the "window" for virus detection of pregnant women may need to be expanded ".
The current test window set up in the US. S.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are 14 days.
In the United States, CDC has been keeping a close eye on the Zika virus and has revised its advice to pregnant women accordingly.
On Monday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidelines, saying pregnant women could get Zika virus from their sexual partners of any sex.
While mosquitoes remain the largest source of infection, there are indeed cases of sexually transmitted Zika virus.
Based on this, the CDC now "recommends all pregnant women with sexual partners (male or female)
"Those who live in the Zika virus area or travel to the Zika virus area, use condoms during their sex life, or do not have sex for the rest of their pregnancy," the agency said . ".
"Sex includes vaginal, anal, and oral sex, and may also include shared sex toys," the CDC said . ".
Any pregnant woman who suspected that she might have been exposed to Zika virus-
Through mosquito bites or sexual contact with infected persons-
The agency stressed that the virus should be tested.
CDC also noted that "new information suggests that there may be evidence of Zika virus in the blood of some infected pregnant women, compared with the previously recommended 7-day window.
"Due to these new data, the agency updated its recommendation to extend the time for the Zika blood test to 14 days.
Most cases of Zika virus
Latin America is experiencing diseases related to disease and birth defects.
However, the Zika virus may be entering the United States.
Florida health officials say they are investigating several local cases of Zika infection.
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Last week, the Florida Department of Health reported the first possible local infection on the mainland.
The case involved a woman in Miami. Dade County.
Broward County, north of Miami, is also investigating other cases.
Florida health officials say they are capturing and testing mosquitoes in the communities involved. Meanwhile, Gov.
According to the Miami Herald, Rick Scott has asked the CDC for help.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it has provided $2 million for the preparation of Zika and another $5.
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More than 1,400 Zika cases have been confirmed in the United States, but so far all cases have been infected by traveling abroad ---
Or was bitten by mosquitoes, or had sex with someone who had been to Zika --infected area.
CDC officials have repeatedly said they expect local transmission of Zika virus in warm and humid southern states such as Florida, Luis Anna and Texas this summer.
The virus is usually transmitted through mosquito bites.
The CDC also reported 14 cases of sexually transmitted infections.
The infections are believed to be due to the patient's partner who went to the country where Zika virus was transmitted, the CDC said.
Many infected people are symptoms.
Zika virus usually does not cause serious diseases.
Only about 20% of patients noticed the symptoms.
But the virus is also linked to a rare paralysis called Gillan. Barre syndrome.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advise pregnant women not to travel to the ongoing area of Zika virus transmission, use insect repellent, wear trousers and trousers
If you are in these areas, you can wear long-sleeved shirts.