Spain says pregnant woman infected by Zika; first known Europe case
MADRID — Spanish officials say a pregnant woman is among the seven people identified as being infected with the Zika virus there after visiting affected countries.
FILE - In this Jan. 30, 2016 file photo, Jose Wesley, who was born with microcephaly and screams uncontrollably for long stretches, is attended to in Bonito, Pernambuco state, Brazil. The Zika virus is drawing worldwide attention to a devastating birth defect that until now has gotten little public notice. Photo: AP
MADRID — Spanish officials say a pregnant woman is among the seven people identified as being infected with the Zika virus there after visiting affected countries.
The Health Ministry says in a statement that the woman traveled to Colombia, was presumably infected during the trip and is in her third trimester of pregnancy.
The statement yesterday (Feb 4) said she was under medical supervision in the northeastern region of Catalonia.
It did not further disclose details about her condition or the condition of her unborn child.
The ministry says the number of cases diagnosed so far are within expectations and do not pose a risk for the virus to be spread in Spain.
International health authorities are trying to determine if the mosquito-borne illness is linked to birth defects in Brazil. AP
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