Zika Virus and Microcephaly

Zika Virus and Microcephaly

Until now, scientists have been cautious about definitely linking Zika virus infections with the birth defect microcephaly which causes abnormally small head and damaged brains. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) now says there is sufficient evidence to prove...
Zika Update

Zika Update

The WHO has declared a global public health emergency because of the Zika virus. While known for more than 50 years, its possible association with thousands of suspected cases of microcephaly (congenital brain damage) in babies has triggered current concerns. Symptoms...
Zika Update

Traveler Warnings for Zika Virus

The U. S. Centers for Disease Control is warning pregnant women in any trimester and those who plan to become pregnant to avoid travel to 14 areas of the Caribbean and Central and South America. This comes because of a surge in microcephalic infant births believed to...

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