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The French health authorities call for vigilance after the discovery of two people infected with the Zika virus without having traveled to a region where the disease usually occurs.
Earlier this week, the Regional Health Agency of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur announced a second indigenous case of Zika virus - which was contracted in metropolitan France - in the department of Var (south). This is a person living in the same neighborhood as the previous case reported in early October.
This second case was identified following the investigation carried out on October 10th by the ARS Paca and Public Health France near the first sick person.
🎙This afternoon, the # ARSPaca invites the press to speak #Zika following the diagnosis of a second case in the #Var.
"This virus can be transmitted through the tiger mosquito. It is therefore important that everyone fight against its proliferation "
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These are the only two cases of indigenous viruses observed in metropolitan France, says the ARS, which adds that the two people are cured. But their appearance is worrying because it confirms that the vector of Zika, but also dengue and chikungunia, has established itself in France.
These three diseases are transmitted by the mosquito-tiger, recognizable by its black and white stripes, and today present in 51 departments. Since August, seven people have also contracted dengue, without leaving the city.
Health authorities therefore recommend to protect themselves from mosquito bites, especially at sunrise and sunset, and to consult at the onset of symptoms that resemble an ILI.