NHCL sets vector surveillance

CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, UNITED STATES

08.02.2016

Photo by Seaman William Cagle 

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Patricia Saenz, a preventative medicine technician with the Directorate for Public Health, Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune sets up vector surveillance system outside of Marine Corps Air Station, New River base housing, Aug. 2. The system, one of several placed all around the base and housing areas, traps and allows for testing of the Aedes mosquitos, which is known to carry the Zika virus. While there is a risk of sexual transmission, the predominant means of spread is the mosquito bite. Zika can also be spread from mother to fetus or infant during the delivery process, and through the transfusion of infected blood. Most of those who have been infected have very mild or no symptoms. Those who do have symptoms typically have fever, conjunctivitis, muscle pain, joint pain, rash, and headache. If you or someone you know develops these symptoms within two weeks of travelling to an area of ongoing Zika virus transmission, see your healthcare provider immediately, and report your symptoms and travel history. They will coordinate testing for Zika virus if indicated and help manage your symptoms. Because Zika virus is often transmitted in the same geographic areas as dengue fever, you should avoid taking aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs until dengue infection is ruled-out, as this may increase risk of severe symptoms. You may use acetaminophen to treat fever and other symptoms. Finally, take strict steps to avoid mosquito bites during the first week after symptoms begin, to avoid further spread of Zika virus. (U.S. Navy photo by Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class William A. Cagle/Released)

• Date Taken: 08.02.2016
• Date Posted: 08.03.2016 10:15
• Photo ID: 2764600
• VIRIN: 160802-N-DV968-048
• Resolution: 6000x4000
• Size: 6.47 MB
• Location: CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, US