PRO/AH/EDR> Zika virus – Brazil (03): (RR)

Zika virus — Worldwide/Unknown
The Epidemiological Surveillance Department of Roraima confirmed in a statement sent to the press on Tue 2 Jun 2015 the 1st case of Zika virus in the state.
Samples were taken on 19 May [2015] from a 22 year old man, when he was admitted to the General Hospital of Roraima (HGR) with fever, red spots on the skin, diarrhea and headache.
The diagnosis was confirmed after the result of the laboratory examination by the Instituto Evandro Chagas. The suspicion of the State Department of Health