Zika virus: Several people from Northern Ireland treated
The Zika virus is spread primarily through mosquito bites
Several people from Northern Ireland have been diagnosed with the Zika virus.
It is understood a person was treated as recently as last week.
The Public Health Agency confirmed to the BBC that fewer than five people have been treated in local health trusts for the disease.
The World Health Organization has declared the Zika virus a global public health emergency.
The virus is spread primarily by bites from the Aedes mosquito bites but can also be spread through sexual transmission.
The mosquito is not present in the UK but is common in South America, Africa and Asia.
The infection has been linked to thousands of babies being born with underdeveloped brains.
There have been 117 confirmed cases of the Zika virus in the UK since the outbreak last year.
A number of people in England and Scotland have also been diagnosed as having the virus.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the Public Health Agency said there was no specific treatment for Zika other than supportive measures such as hydration for those who have symptoms.
The agency said its policy is not to give the exact number of diagnosed cases if it is fewer than five as it may identify those affected.