US reports first case of Zika virus transmitted as a venereal disease

Texas: Health Minstry of Dallas have confirmed two cases of Zika virus out of which one has been transformed venereal.

The officials said, a person acquired the virus while in Venezuela and came back and transmitted the disease to a second person via sexual transmission.

US reports first case of Zika virus transformed sexually
“Now that we know Zika virus can be transmitted through physical actions, this increases our awareness campaign in educating the public about protecting themselves and others,” said Zachary Thompson, DCHHS director.

Symptoms include fever, rash, joint pain and red eyes. Usually these symptoms are mild and only last several days. There are no medications available that fight Zika virus and there are no vaccines

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