By / ScenicSpots.com editorial team
The CDC announced Taiwan’s first domestic case of Zika virus infection imported from abroad this year. The patient is a Taiwanese male in his 40s from northern Taiwan who traveled to Thailand with his family from January 25 to 30. Between February 6 and 11, he sought medical attention several times due to symptoms such as sore throat, rash, and bone pain. He was confirmed to be infected on the 24th. The patient currently has no symptoms and is past the infectious period. None of his family members who traveled with him have shown any suspected symptoms. Local authorities have conducted an investigation and eliminated mosquito breeding sources at the locations the patient visited, and provided health education based on the “1+6 principle.”
Symptoms of the Zika virus and preventive methods. (Photo / Centers for Disease Control, Ministry of Health and Welfare, same below)
Since 2016, Taiwan has confirmed a total of 25 cases of Zika virus infection, all of which were imported from abroad. Most infections occurred in Southeast Asian countries: six cases each in Vietnam and Thailand, three in Myanmar, two each in the Philippines and Malaysia, and one each in Indonesia, Singapore, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the United States, and Angola.
The public should pay attention to their physical condition and report any discomfort as soon as possible.
As of February 13 this year, Thailand has reported a total of 8 cases. In addition, mainland China previously reported one case imported from Cambodia. Based on information from the WHO and imported cases in neighboring countries, the CDC currently classifies travel health alerts for nearby countries with risks to Taiwan — including Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Singapore, India, and Maldives — as Level 2 Alert. Meanwhile, countries such as Bangladesh, Laos, Malaysia, and Indonesia, where local outbreaks had previously occurred, are classified under Level 1 Watch.
Preventing the Zika virus requires following the 1+6 principle.
The CDC stated that while adults generally experience only mild symptoms after being infected with the Zika virus, pregnant women infected with the virus may give birth to babies with microcephaly or experience fetal death. Pregnant women and those planning pregnancy are advised to postpone travel to Zika-affected areas. If travel is necessary, the public should take mosquito prevention measures, such as wearing light-colored long-sleeved clothing and pants, applying CDC-approved mosquito repellent on exposed skin, and staying in accommodations with screened windows, doors, or air conditioning. After leaving an affected area, it is important to follow the “1+6 principle”: refrain from donating blood for at least one month, both men and women (regardless of symptoms) should practice safe sex (using condoms correctly throughout) and postpone pregnancy for at least six months, and continue personal mosquito prevention measures for at least three weeks.
The CDC urges travelers returning from affected areas to voluntarily contact quarantine officers at the airport if they suspect they may have been infected with the Zika virus. Within two weeks after returning home, if any symptoms occur, seek medical attention promptly and inform healthcare providers of your travel history. Medical institutions encountering suspected cases should inquire about travel history and report according to regulations to reduce the risk of an outbreak.
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