South Australia confirms first Zika case of current outbreak in 25-year-old man
Health authorities in South Australia have confirmed the state's first case of the Zika virus.
A 25-year-old man is recovering at home after testing positive to the disease.
Health Minister Jack Snelling said the man was 'fine' but reminded those travelling to countries known to have the Zika virus to take precautions.
Mr Snelling would not reveal the country in which the man contracted the disease.
Chief medical officer Paddy Phillips said the man had now recovered after seeking medical help for symptoms of the disease.
Professor Phillips said it was not relevant in which country the man contracted the virus.
He said he would not reveal where the man had travelled because it had the potential to identify him.
Professor Phillips said this was the first recorded case of Zika in South Australia this year and the 14th in the nation.
One case of the mosquito-borne virus was detected in the state in June last year, another was found in 2012.
According to Professor Phillips, there is no risk to public health following the re-emergence of the Zika virus.
Those travelling abroad have been warned to take precautions against contracting the disease from mosquitos. They have also been warned that there have been cases of the disease being sexually transmitted.
While most people recover from Zika with few serious complications, the disease has been linked to birth defects if contracted by pregnant women.
Brazillian authorities have reported hundreds of cases of children born with microcephaly amid a large outbreak of the virus across South America.
