| 单词 | microcephaly |
| 例句 | Still, the horrifying stories about mothers trying to console their babies born with microcephaly and other tragic birth defects were heartbreaking. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z The virus is linked to microcephaly, a condition in which babies are born with undersized brains and skulls. Rio Olympics to top London in supply of condoms 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z New research shows that a woman can become infected with Zika, have no symptoms, yet give birth to a baby with microcephaly. Review: ‘Zika’ Tracks the Trajectory of an Epidemic 2016-07-28T04:00:00Z In truth, even in areas badly affected by the virus, like Brazil, the number of microcephaly cases, about 4000, is only a tenth of a percent of all births in the country. Let’s not panic about Zika: We still don’t know how dangerous the mosquito-borne virus really is 2016-02-06T05:00:00Z Ko certainly isn’t the first expert to raise doubts about the dodgy data circulating about microcephaly in Brazil. “We can’t have any confidence in the numbers …”: Brazil’s dodgy data on microcephaly 2016-02-21T05:00:00Z Here’s the New York Times: “Before the epidemic, Brazil recorded only about 150 cases of microcephaly a year.” “We can’t have any confidence in the numbers …”: Brazil’s dodgy data on microcephaly 2016-02-21T05:00:00Z The large outbreak in Brazil, which began in May 2015, is particularly worrisome because the number of cases of congenital microcephaly in newborns and stillborns has abruptly increased. Spread of Zika Virus Prompts Travel Advisories 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z Cate had encephalocele, which is a neural defect that causes brain matter to leak out, slow growth, microcephaly, a very large cleft lip and possible fused digits. The agony of ending a wanted late-term pregnancy: three women speak out 2017-04-18T04:00:00Z And, to be fair, GlobalPost: “The authorities and media are repeatedly comparing the thousands of suspected microcephaly cases to typical averages of 150 or so per year. That number is about right.” “We can’t have any confidence in the numbers …”: Brazil’s dodgy data on microcephaly 2016-02-21T05:00:00Z Hence the view of some that it’s now worth an eternity in hell simply to prevent one lifetime of microcephaly. Zika & family planning: Will Latin American Catholics really have to choose between the well-being of their children and the well-being of their souls? 2016-02-29T05:00:00Z As Mr. McNeil describes, thousands of Zika-infected pregnant women have given birth to babies with the brain deformity microcephaly and other awful inflictions, or have miscarried or had stillborn deliveries. Review: ‘Zika’ Tracks the Trajectory of an Epidemic 2016-07-28T04:00:00Z But I had also been told the risks of preterm infection: a baby born with brain damage, cardiac defects, limb abnormalities, microcephaly, hydrocephalus, paralysis, bone lesions, eye lesions – or possibly no live baby at all. ‘Reality shrivels. This is your life now’: 88 days trapped in bed to save a pregnancy 2017-10-24T04:00:00Z The Zika virus has been linked to a sharp rise in microcephaly and other birth abnormalities in Brazil, as well as to Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare autoimmune disorder. Brazil should address Zika virus like an STD outbreak, researchers say 2016-03-28T04:00:00Z There have been about 3,500 cases of congenital microcephaly, according to Brazilian health authorities. Spread of Zika Virus Prompts Travel Advisories 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z Still, there are significant dangers for pregnant women because the virus has been linked to congenital microcephaly, a serious and often fatal birth defect in which the fetal brain fails to develop properly. Spread of Zika Virus Prompts Travel Advisories 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z Her medical exam showed possible microcephaly and juvenile osteoporosis, possibly from the strict raw-food diet, and she had trouble with her motor skills. She Was Killed by the Police. Why Were Her Bones in a Museum? 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z In 2015, Brazil and numerous other countries reported an association between infection with the Zika virus and microcephaly, a rare neurological condition that results in an infant’s head being abnormally small. Pregnancy complications spiked during the pandemic. No one knows exactly why. 2022-10-08T04:00:00Z Mini-brains were first produced in 2013, to study microcephaly, a genetic disorder where the brain is too small, and have since been used for research into brain development. Lab-grown brain cells play video game Pong 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z In about 3 percent, the effects include microcephaly. The Forgotten Virus: Zika Families and Researchers Struggle for Support 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z Five-year-old resident Ana Lucia has microcephaly, where children are born with significantly smaller heads, possibly due to infection with the Zika virus. El Salvador's abortion ban: 'I was sent to prison for suffering a miscarriage' 2022-06-27T04:00:00Z By November 2016, when the WHO declared an end to the emergency, there had been some 2,300 confirmed cases worldwide of babies born with microcephaly, most in Brazil. Factbox: Health emergencies: WHO's highest form of alert 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Their oldest child is 12, and their youngest, at 6, suffers from microcephaly, a rare condition that requires regular neurological monitoring and psychiatric consultations. A family of six walks for days to escape the besieged city of Mariupol. Here is their story. 2022-04-24T04:00:00Z Rochelle dos Santos learned that her daughter would probably be born with microcephaly — a condition where a baby's head is much smaller than expected — when she was seven months pregnant. To study Zika, they offered their kids. Then they were forgotten 2021-10-17T04:00:00Z The research group has also identified a cohort of children who were born with microcephaly but do not have brain damage. The Forgotten Virus: Zika Families and Researchers Struggle for Support 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z Researchers suddenly discovered a disturbing consequence of the disease—microcephaly and other birth defects in infants born to infected mothers. Scientists scour the Amazon for pathogens that could spark the next pandemic 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z People with intellectual disabilities and related conditions include those with Down syndrome and other chromosomal anomalies and congenital conditions like microcephaly. Developmental Disabilities Heighten Risk of Covid Death 2020-11-10T05:00:00Z On Feb. 16, 2016, the agency gave Lanciotti a “Director’s Recognition Award,” noting his “timely development of diagnostic tests that provided the first . . . evidence of a linkage between microcephaly and Zika virus.’ Lessons unlearned: Four years before the CDC fumbled coronavirus testing, the agency made some of the same mistakes with Zika 2020-07-03T04:00:00Z By the time physicians started to notice a surge in microcephaly in Brazil in mid-2015, researchers had to scramble to design studies, get funding, and conduct analyses. To study Zika, they offered their kids. Then they were forgotten 2021-10-17T04:00:00Z The chief signifier at birth was microcephaly, unusually small heads that hinted at the devastating brain damage the virus caused while they were still in utero. The Forgotten Virus: Zika Families and Researchers Struggle for Support 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z This marked Zika’s first confirmed appearance in the Western Hemisphere — and the stakes were made more urgent by mysterious clusters of microcephaly, a birth defect that left newborns with tiny heads. Four years before the CDC fumbled coronavirus testing, the agency made some of the same mistakes with Zika 2020-07-04T04:00:00Z Four years ago, Latin America’s largest country found itself under the microscope as the spreading Zika virus was linked to cases of microcephaly in babies just ahead of the summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. New coronavirus reaches Latin America, first case in Brazil 2020-02-26T05:00:00Z A pesticide that was erroneously believed to cause microcephaly was even banned. Attempts at Debunking “Fake News” about Epidemics Might Do More Harm Than Good 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z "I participated to be able to help prevent other children from having microcephaly," says de Oliveira. To study Zika, they offered their kids. Then they were forgotten 2021-10-17T04:00:00Z Most infections resulted in nothing more than mild illnesses, but pregnant women who contracted the virus found themselves at greater risk of suffering miscarriages or giving birth to babies with microcephaly and other birth defects. Misinformation about the coronavirus abounds, but correcting it can backfire 2020-02-08T05:00:00Z On Feb. 16, 2016, the CDC gave Lanciotti a “Director’s Recognition Award,” noting his “timely development of diagnostic tests that provided the first . . . evidence of a linkage between microcephaly and Zika virus.” Four years before the CDC fumbled coronavirus testing, the agency made some of the same mistakes with Zika 2020-07-04T04:00:00Z “Originally, we only thought there was microcephaly or not,” said Dr. Anthony Fauci, who leads infectious disease research at the National Institutes of Health. Mosquito-borne Zika virus more dangerous to newborns than ever, scientists say 2019-12-29T05:00:00Z The Zika virus, spread by mosquitoes, affected 47 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean that year, causing microcephaly in some newborn babies. Cuba's 'sonic weapon' may have been mosquito gas 2019-09-20T04:00:00Z Conversely, a very small number of the children born without symptoms of microcephaly went on to develop it. One-third of toddlers exposed to Zika in the womb suffer developmental problems, study says 2019-07-08T04:00:00Z And more than half believed the DTaP vaccine contributed to the uptick in babies born with microcephaly. Misinformation about the coronavirus abounds, but correcting it can backfire 2020-02-08T05:00:00Z The virus infected hundreds of thousands of people and resulted in about 2,200 babies born with microcephaly, the majority in Brazil, Ko said. As Zika danger wanes, travel warnings are eased for pregnant women 2019-03-20T04:00:00Z The outbreak left more than 3,000 babies across Brazil with microcephaly, a birth defect caused by mothers catching the virus during pregnancy. Study of Brazil favela stricken by Zika shows dengue may protect against virus 2019-02-18T05:00:00Z The team also discovered that a protein in humans and mosquitoes, ANKLE2, seemed integral to microcephaly — a brain abnormality seen in babies infected with Zika in utero. Cell-jacking proteins could be the key to cracking Zika and dengue 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z The other child who improved, Nielsen-Saines said, was born with a moderate case of microcephaly and experienced developmental delays early on. One-third of toddlers exposed to Zika in the womb suffer developmental problems, study says 2019-07-08T04:00:00Z It was the Asian strain that caused at least 3,762 cases of Zika-related birth defects, including microcephaly, in Brazil since 2015, as well as serious outbreaks in other Latin American countries. Zika in Africa: Rare birth defect on the rise in Angola 2018-10-17T04:00:00Z The movie is fine for middle-elementary-aged kids and up; younger ones may not understand the science described and might find a brief description of microcephaly, with footage of an afflicted baby, disturbing. What to watch with your kids: ‘Smallfoot,’ ‘Science Fair’ and more 2018-09-26T04:00:00Z Doctors in the region began noticing an increase in newborns with microcephaly – until then, a rare condition. Study of Brazil favela stricken by Zika shows dengue may protect against virus 2019-02-18T05:00:00Z Researchers, including Vasilakis, had highlighted other proteins that might contribute to microcephaly. Cell-jacking proteins could be the key to cracking Zika and dengue 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z Authorities say the couple failed to provide adequate nutrition and medical care for their daughter, who had microcephaly. Woman gets 15 years in prison in daughter’s neglect death 2018-09-21T04:00:00Z Brazil’s epidemic prompted WHO to declare a global public health emergency in February 2016 to investigate and ultimately identify the virus as a cause of microcephaly and other birth defects. Zika in Africa: Rare birth defect on the rise in Angola 2018-10-17T04:00:00Z For example, the Zika virus poses health risks such as microcephaly, a birth defect that affects the size of a fetus’s brain. How the media falls short in reporting epidemics 2018-09-11T04:00:00Z Dos Santos, who also caught Zika at the time, remembers the first baby she saw with microcephaly in the community – a little girl. Study of Brazil favela stricken by Zika shows dengue may protect against virus 2019-02-18T05:00:00Z Zika became widely associated with the birth defect microcephaly in the winter of 2016, after the birth defect showed up in Brazil with alarming frequency. Zika: one in seven babies with mothers exposed to virus developed issues 2018-08-07T04:00:00Z One in 7 infants born to the virus-infected women developed microcephaly, seizures or some kind of health problem, a study finds. 10 Things to Know for Today 2018-08-07T04:00:00Z In 2013, an outbreak in French Polynesia was the first linked to microcephaly. Zika in Africa: Rare birth defect on the rise in Angola 2018-10-17T04:00:00Z She was not worried about her cerebral palsy, or her microcephaly, a disorder that meant the baby’s brain was abnormally small. Mother asking state to extend stipend for disabled daughter 2018-06-11T04:00:00Z For instance, duplications within the chromosomal region 1q21 are associated with autism and macrocephaly, while deletions are linked to schizophrenia and microcephaly. Scientists are untangling our bodies’ genetic “double-edged swords” 2018-06-09T04:00:00Z Almost as quickly as they spiked, cases of Zika and microcephaly plummeted. A look at Zika and its link to microcephaly 2018-06-06T04:00:00Z In addition, around 40 percent of the children with microcephaly treated at one Brazilian hospital started showing new physical problems by the time they reached their first birthdays. Some Brazil ‘Zika kids’ try school, others fight to survive 2018-06-06T04:00:00Z Speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter, they added there was concern that an outbreak would require the government to establish costly programs for babies with microcephaly. Zika in Africa: Rare birth defect on the rise in Angola 2018-10-17T04:00:00Z This enabled them to identify strains of Zika virus isolated from different geographic regions, as well as a Zika virus harbouring a mutation associated with a developmental condition called microcephaly. From CRISPR scissors to virus sensors 2018-04-29T04:00:00Z But infection during pregnancy can cause devastating birth defects, including microcephaly, in which a baby’s skull is much smaller than expected because the brain hasn’t developed properly. Risk of Zika infection through sex may last only a month 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z Molecular genetics of human primary microcephaly: an overview. Aspm knockout ferret reveals an evolutionary mechanism governing cerebral cortical size 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z In northeastern Brazil, where links between the virus and birth defects like microcephaly were first detected, families struggle to give the best lives possible to stricken babies. What We Learned in 2017 2017-12-07T05:00:00Z Doctors also began noticing the increasing rates of the alarming microcephaly and suspected a connection to Zika. Zika was a mild bug. A new discovery shows how it turned monstrous. 2017-09-28T04:00:00Z Even with this new finding, the Chinese researchers still concede their study is likely not the final word on what causes Zika-linked microcephaly. A Single Mutation Helps Modern Zika Cause Birth Defects 2017-09-28T04:00:00Z In mouse embryos, the S139N mutation caused more severe microcephaly and dead brain cells. The Zika Virus Grew Deadlier With a Small Mutation, Study Suggests 2017-09-28T04:00:00Z A mother in Puerto Rico holds her son, who has microcephaly, a condition potentially linked to infection with Zika virus in pregnant women. Screening: In the blood : Nature : Nature Research 2017-09-26T04:00:00Z When Zika is present in a fetus, it kills brain cells and keeps others from dividing — resulting in devastating birth defects like underdevelopment of the brain and microcephaly, where the skull partially collapses. Scientists show positive results using the Zika virus to treat glioblastoma, deadly brain tumor 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z The microcephaly outbreak was concentrated last year in the north-east of Brazil – one its poorest and most arid regions – for reasons that scientists and researchers are still trying to understand. 'Poverty favours the mosquito': experts warn Zika virus could return to Brazil 2017-07-14T04:00:00Z “Our study identified a unique genetic determinant that links to severe microcephaly,” Qin adds. A Single Mutation Helps Modern Zika Cause Birth Defects 2017-09-28T04:00:00Z Why did the Zika virus cause thousands of babies to be born with microcephaly, unusually small and damaged brains, when previous outbreaks in Africa and Asia seemed to cause much less harm? The Zika Virus Grew Deadlier With a Small Mutation, Study Suggests 2017-09-28T04:00:00Z While the virus itself often only results in mild symptoms, it can lead to severe birth defects, including microcephaly, which causes babies to be born with skulls much smaller than expected. Human Rights Watch says Brazil is risking new Zika surge 2017-07-13T04:00:00Z Those include microcephaly, a condition in which infants are born with undersized skulls and brains. Tech companies wage war on disease-carrying mosquitoes 2017-07-11T04:00:00Z She took her baby to Seattle Children’s Hospital, where Noemi was seen by experts in microcephaly. A clinic mix-up leaves pregnant Issaquah woman in dark about Zika risk 2017-06-19T04:00:00Z One theory is that the Zika–microcephaly connection previously flew under the radar because there were too few cases to see the link. A Single Mutation Helps Modern Zika Cause Birth Defects 2017-09-28T04:00:00Z The study, by scientists in China, found that strains of Zika with the S139N mutation caused substantially more death and microcephaly in mice than other strains. The Zika Virus Grew Deadlier With a Small Mutation, Study Suggests 2017-09-28T04:00:00Z In addition to microcephaly, other birth defects and complications have been linked to Zika, including seizures, hearing problems, deformed limbs and swallowing difficulties. Human Rights Watch says Brazil is risking new Zika surge 2017-07-13T04:00:00Z An expert in microcephaly, Tully has seen many children with the disorder, but Zika is different, she said. In Lacey, a Washington mom grapples with baby’s Zika-caused birth defects 2017-06-18T04:00:00Z Asterisks indicate the three available genomes from microcephaly cases. Establishment and cryptic transmission of Zika virus in Brazil and the Americas : Nature : Nature Research 2017-05-23T04:00:00Z They included microcephaly, the most high-profile abnormality associated with Zika infection, but also a host of other problems, such as eye damage, hearing loss and restricted movement of arms and legs. Zika risk for birth defects drops for each trimester, CDC finds 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z It is also possible that Zika previously caused microcephaly, but cases simply went unnoticed when the virus reached Asia around the 1960s. The Zika Virus Grew Deadlier With a Small Mutation, Study Suggests 2017-09-28T04:00:00Z The number of cases of Zika and microcephaly fell dramatically this year, and Brazil’s Health Ministry has said this shows its mosquito-eradication efforts, including spraying campaigns, are working. Human Rights Watch says Brazil is risking new Zika surge 2017-07-13T04:00:00Z Babies born with congenital Zika syndrome often have severe microcephaly, diminished brain tissue and eye damage, as well as restricted joint movement and rigid muscle tone. In Lacey, a Washington mom grapples with baby’s Zika-caused birth defects 2017-06-18T04:00:00Z Asterisks indicate the three available genomes from microcephaly cases. Establishment and cryptic transmission of Zika virus in Brazil and the Americas : Nature : Nature Research 2017-05-23T04:00:00Z In total, the agency counted 122 babies with possible Zika-related birth defects, such neural tube defects, eye abnormalities or microcephaly, an unusually small head. 5% of U.S. Pregnant Women With Zika Had Baby With a Birth Defect 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z The surge in microcephaly in northeast Brazil in late 2015 was noticed by doctors in hospital neonatal units. The Zika Virus Grew Deadlier With a Small Mutation, Study Suggests 2017-09-28T04:00:00Z Reports highlight microcephaly as a significant consequence, but a burgeoning field of research suggests its impact on children may be broader, and may manifest years after a child is born. A new Zika threat hovers as summer’s mosquitos get bzzzzy 2017-06-05T04:00:00Z The baby’s head was small — 27 centimeters instead of the typical 35 — a condition known as microcephaly. In Lacey, a Washington mom grapples with baby’s Zika-caused birth defects 2017-06-18T04:00:00Z So even as epidemiologists were rushing to understand the rash of babies being born with microcephaly, or abnormally small heads, the virus continued its spread. Half of U.S. Babies With Zika-Related Defects Were Born in New York 2017-05-25T04:00:00Z One of those defects, microcephaly, causes babies to be born with skulls much smaller than expected. Brazil announces end to Zika public health emergency 2017-05-12T04:00:00Z Did it confer a survival advantage to the Zika virus or just incidentally increase the virus’s ability to cause microcephaly? The Zika Virus Grew Deadlier With a Small Mutation, Study Suggests 2017-09-28T04:00:00Z Six of them are fraternal sets, in which one baby got microcephaly, while the other appears unaffected. Trump, Putin, Jimmy Kimmel: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing 2017-05-02T04:00:00Z Of those local women, three have delivered babies with microcephaly, including Rios. In Lacey, a Washington mom grapples with baby’s Zika-caused birth defects 2017-06-18T04:00:00Z “Further investigations are needed — aided by more sensitive and specific diagnostic tools and the careful interpretation of surveillance data — to clarify the causal links between arbovirus infections, GBS, and microcephaly in Brazil.” WHO: Zika-related birth defects down 2017-03-31T04:00:00Z One was transmitted from mother to baby before birth but did not cause microcephaly, the most common birth defect associated with the virus. First local child born with defect caused by Zika virus 2017-03-28T04:00:00Z The mutation, called S139N, first arose in an Asian strain of the Zika virus in 2013, just before a small outbreak in French Polynesia — the first linked to an increase in babies born with microcephaly. The Zika Virus Grew Deadlier With a Small Mutation, Study Suggests 2017-09-28T04:00:00Z There have been no reports of babies born in the District during that time with microcephaly, the extreme neurological disorder associated with Zika that causes a baby’s head to be small. Five women who may have been infected with Zika, but were told by D.C. they were healthy, have given birth 2017-03-17T04:00:00Z The damage appears to be greater than that typically found when microcephaly is caused by other conditions, including infections and premature birth. In Lacey, a Washington mom grapples with baby’s Zika-caused birth defects 2017-06-18T04:00:00Z The small head, a condition called microcephaly, was the most obvious sign of Zika damage. A Zika Tale in a Favela 2017-03-11T05:00:00Z For some, microcephaly and other symptoms are emerging months later, as their brains, with malformations or debilitated or destroyed cells, failed to develop enough to match their physical growth. For Brazil’s Zika Families, a Life of Struggle and Scares 2017-03-11T05:00:00Z Still, recent microcephaly cases in Thailand were caused by an Asian strain without S139N, he noted, so it is unlikely to be the only villain. The Zika Virus Grew Deadlier With a Small Mutation, Study Suggests 2017-09-28T04:00:00Z The defects included the entire range of abnormalities associated with Zika, from microcephaly, characterized by abnormally small heads and often underdeveloped brains, to vision problems and joints with limited range of motion, such as clubfoot. Rate of birth defects in Zika pregnancies 20 times higher than in pre-Zika years, CDC says 2017-03-02T05:00:00Z Global health officials first raised alarms about Zika’s possible link with severe birth defects, including microcephaly, in late 2015 in Brazil. Nervous system birth defects 20 times likelier for Zika-hit mothers, study finds 2017-03-02T05:00:00Z Most suffered from severe microcephaly, characterized by abnormally small head size and, often, an underdeveloped brain. Botched Zika testing at D.C. public health lab was a failure of ‘basic arithmetic’ 2017-02-25T05:00:00Z Still, two weeks later, when a doctor said, “If you don’t want a child with microcephaly, you are not obligated to have it,” she rejected abortion. For Brazil’s Zika Families, a Life of Struggle and Scares 2017-03-11T05:00:00Z A few months after her daughter Giovanna was born, she formed a WhatsApp chat group for mothers of children with microcephaly. The panic is over at Zika’s epicenter. But for many, the struggle has just begun. 2017-02-07T05:00:00Z Brain abnormalities or microcephaly accounted for the largest number and highest prevalence, followed by neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, the report said. Rate of birth defects in Zika pregnancies 20 times higher than in pre-Zika years, CDC says 2017-03-02T05:00:00Z The North American media, several experts said, did a good job debunking various myths that arose early in the epidemic, such as rumors blaming microcephaly on genetically modified mosquitoes, larvicide in drinking water or vaccines. How the Response to Zika Failed Millions 2017-01-16T05:00:00Z In addition to the overwhelming emotional toll on families, the CDC estimates that lifetime medical and educational costs for each baby born with microcephaly could be more than $10 million. One year later, Zika still affects us all 2017-01-12T05:00:00Z Alícia, now nearly 18 months old, has microcephaly, rigid muscles, seizures, and problems with vision, breathing and swallowing. For Brazil’s Zika Families, a Life of Struggle and Scares 2017-03-11T05:00:00Z “Why was there so much microcephaly if it’s the same virus?” said Amilcar Tanuri, an epidemiologist at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro who formerly worked for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The panic is over at Zika’s epicenter. But for many, the struggle has just begun. 2017-02-07T05:00:00Z To our knowledge there were no associations with microcephaly or Guillain-Barre reported at the time. Dengue virus antibodies may worsen Zika infections 2017-01-07T05:00:00Z Studies suggest that microcephaly — which results in an abnormally small head — represents only a small fraction of the damage done. How the Response to Zika Failed Millions 2017-01-16T05:00:00Z Indiana will get $200,000 for information gathering and rapid detection of microcephaly. Indiana receives nearly $300K in grants to fight Zika virus 2016-12-30T05:00:00Z She cried because Alícia had “such a little head,” but doctors waited a month to tell her Alícia had microcephaly and brain calcifications, confirmed by a brain scan. For Brazil’s Zika Families, a Life of Struggle and Scares 2017-03-11T05:00:00Z Now the birth of babies with underdeveloped brains - known as microcephaly - is all too familiar. Ice, Zika and babies from three people - health in 2016 - BBC News 2016-12-29T05:00:00Z Brazil initially counted cases where it suspected the virus had led to microcephaly in babies, racking up more than 10,000 suspected cases after it started tracking in October 2015. Colombia’s Careful Approach Leads to Slower Reporting of Zika-Linked Defects 2016-12-29T05:00:00Z The mosquito-borne Zika virus exploded in Brazil, where it was found to cause birth defects in the fetuses of infected women, especially microcephaly. Year in Review: Top 10 Health Stories of 2016 2016-12-28T05:00:00Z “Not even in my worst nightmare as an epidemiologist had I imagined a microcephaly neonate epidemic,” she says. Nature’s 10 2016-12-18T05:00:00Z But at seven months, another doctor disagreed, saying, “Look, your son is special, he has a small problem, but what he has is microcephaly,” Ms. Vieira said. For Brazil’s Zika Families, a Life of Struggle and Scares 2017-03-11T05:00:00Z On Feb. 1, the World Health Organization declared a public health emergency, specifying that it did so only to investigate the “possibility” that Zika caused microcephaly. Medical and Health News That Stuck With Us in 2016 2016-12-16T05:00:00Z In coming months, Colombia’s number of confirmed cases of Zika-linked microcephaly is expected to rise sharply, even if it doesn’t hit an infection rate as high as Brazil’s. Colombia’s Careful Approach Leads to Slower Reporting of Zika-Linked Defects 2016-12-29T05:00:00Z These birth defects included severe cases of microcephaly, a condition in which fetuses or newborns have abnormally small heads and brains. 2016 in news: The science events that shaped the year 2016-12-15T05:00:00Z The challenges were formidable, says Turchi: there were no reliable lab tests for Zika, and there was no consensus on a case definition of microcephaly. Nature’s 10 2016-12-18T05:00:00Z “No, even if she has microcephaly, I am going to love her the way she comes,” she said. For Brazil’s Zika Families, a Life of Struggle and Scares 2017-03-11T05:00:00Z Nonetheless, Brazil remained by far the hardest-hit country, with almost 2,200 confirmed microcephaly cases. Medical and Health News That Stuck With Us in 2016 2016-12-16T05:00:00Z Mr. Quijada and his team urge mothers whose children have symptoms of microcephaly to pursue a concrete diagnosis. Colombia’s Careful Approach Leads to Slower Reporting of Zika-Linked Defects 2016-12-29T05:00:00Z Even in Brazil, extremely high rates of microcephaly remained confined to the country’s northeast region — and researchers began to suspect the influence of confounding factors. 2016 in news: The science events that shaped the year 2016-12-15T05:00:00Z Although Zika has spread across the Americas, the expected explosion in the number of microcephaly cases outside northeast Brazil has not materialized. Nature’s 10 2016-12-18T05:00:00Z Besides the alarmingly small heads characteristic of microcephaly, many babies have a long list of varied symptoms, leading experts to rename their condition “congenital Zika syndrome.” For Brazil’s Zika Families, a Life of Struggle and Scares 2017-03-11T05:00:00Z The birth defects primarily involved microcephaly with brain abnormalities. Birth defects are common for Zika-infected pregnant women in the U.S. 2016-12-14T05:00:00Z This included brain tissue samples from eight infants from Brazil or Colombia who were born with microcephaly and later died. Why Zika Is So Dangerous During Pregnancy 2016-12-14T05:00:00Z The updated paper describes four cases of microcephaly among the 125 infected women, or 3.4%. First hard look at Zika pregnancies finds nearly half result in miscarriage or birth defects 2016-12-13T05:00:00Z That’s when the ministry of health asked her to investigate a sharp rise in reports of babies born with abnormally small heads and brains, a condition known as microcephaly, in her home state of Pernambuco. Nature’s 10 2016-12-18T05:00:00Z Some microcephaly cases appear so dire that experts liken them to a previously rare variant called “fetal brain disruption sequence.” For Brazil’s Zika Families, a Life of Struggle and Scares 2017-03-11T05:00:00Z The researchers also found evidence of the virus replicating in an infant with microcephaly who died two months after birth. Birth defects are common for Zika-infected pregnant women in the U.S. 2016-12-14T05:00:00Z Of the total, 432 of the microcephaly cases were in babies born alive, and 44 were in fetuses that were stillborn, miscarried or aborted. Colombia Reports Major Rise in Birth Defect Amid Zika Crisis 2016-12-10T05:00:00Z Nicaragua is the latest to report two cases of microcephaly. A severe birth defect linked to Zika quadrupled in Colombia this year 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z “The majority of cases of microcephaly and other central nervous system defects are still undergoing investigation to determine whether they are linked to Zika virus infection during pregnancy,” a CDC spokesperson told ScienceInsider. Colombia reports huge jump in babies harmed by Zika 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z “Your daughter has microcephaly,” a doctor told Ms. da Silva. For Brazil’s Zika Families, a Life of Struggle and Scares 2017-03-11T05:00:00Z Of the 26 infants or fetuses with birth defects, there were 18 with microcephaly, or about 4 percent of all completed pregnancies. Birth defects are common for Zika-infected pregnant women in the U.S. 2016-12-14T05:00:00Z The number of confirmed cases of microcephaly is in line with predictions made by health officials after they declared an end to the Zika epidemic in Colombia in July. Colombia Reports Major Rise in Birth Defect Amid Zika Crisis 2016-12-10T05:00:00Z Nevertheless, because the data were collected across Colombia, the increase in microcephaly prevalence from the previous year “indicates the magnitude of the increase,” the report said. A severe birth defect linked to Zika quadrupled in Colombia this year 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z Cases of microcephaly in Colombia were four times higher this year than last, an increase that coincides with a widespread outbreak of the Zika virus in the country, according to a report released on Friday. Colombia Zika outbreak: microcephaly cases four times higher this year 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z Nearly 450 teenagers have given birth to babies with microcephaly in Brazil’s epidemic, Health Ministry officials said. For Brazil’s Zika Families, a Life of Struggle and Scares 2017-03-11T05:00:00Z While Zika is normally a mild infection, it can damage the development of a baby's brain, leading to microcephaly. UK has 'first sexually transmitted Zika' - BBC News 2016-11-30T05:00:00Z When our son Andy was born with microcephaly 53 years ago, a doctor advised me and my husband to put him in an institution. The cost of caring for a child with microcephaly for 53 years 2016-11-22T05:00:00Z The data show the peak month for reported cases of microcephaly occurred in July of this year, about 24 weeks, or six months after the peak of the Zika outbreak. A severe birth defect linked to Zika quadrupled in Colombia this year 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z In my son’s case, microcephaly was caused by unknown factors in the first trimester of pregnancy. I know what it’s like to care for a son with microcephaly. My child is 53 years old. 2016-11-22T05:00:00Z For example, a study released in mid-November found some babies of Zika-infected mothers may develop microcephaly after children appear normal at birth. Texas faces first case of Zika transmitted by local mosquitoes, officials say 2016-11-28T05:00:00Z The virus, which started spreading rapidly through the Americas last year, has been linked to microcephaly, a rare birth defect. Zika virus: Texas reports first case from local mosquito - BBC News 2016-11-28T05:00:00Z Or, perhaps older strains were less virulent than the one linked in Brazil to more than 2,100 cases of microcephaly, a birth defect characterized by arrested brain development. Asia outbreaks prompt question: Is all Zika dangerous? 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z In July, there were 94 reported cases of microcephaly, about nine times as many as took place in July 2015. A severe birth defect linked to Zika quadrupled in Colombia this year 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z Not all people with microcephaly are as impaired as he, but I am speaking from my own experience. I know what it’s like to care for a son with microcephaly. My child is 53 years old. 2016-11-22T05:00:00Z Children with microcephaly are born with abnormally small heads and suffer severe developmental disorders. Texas faces first case of Zika transmitted by local mosquitoes, officials say 2016-11-28T05:00:00Z When a Texan baby died from Zika-linked microcephaly in August, the health department released a statement making it clear that the mother had travelled to Latin America and said there were no additional local risks. Zika virus: Texas reports first case from local mosquito - BBC News 2016-11-28T05:00:00Z If researchers were to connect a case of microcephaly to an older Asian strain – and not one that boomeranged back from Brazil -- it would debunk the early theory. Asia outbreaks prompt question: Is all Zika dangerous? 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z She added: “We expect that every country with a major Zika outbreak will see an increase in microcephaly and severe brain abnormalities.” A severe birth defect linked to Zika quadrupled in Colombia this year 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z A doctor at the hospital identified his condition as microcephaly and predicted that he would never walk or talk. I know what it’s like to care for a son with microcephaly. My child is 53 years old. 2016-11-22T05:00:00Z In February, as microcephaly and Guillain-Barré cases that scientists believed were linked to Zika appeared in Latin America and the Caribbean, the World Health Organization declared the Zika epidemic a public health emergency. Zika Looms in Asia, Tempered by a Fuller View of Its Dangers 2016-11-22T05:00:00Z Some babies who have microcephaly linked to the Zika virus might appear healthy at birth, but develop symptoms later. Donald Trump, Chattanooga, Mosul: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing 2016-11-22T05:00:00Z In Vietnam, where there have been no reports of imported Zika infection, officials are investigating a third case of microcephaly. Asia outbreaks prompt question: Is all Zika dangerous? 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z The findings in Friday’s report provide the first month-by-month analysis of reported cases of microcephaly in Colombia. A severe birth defect linked to Zika quadrupled in Colombia this year 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z As a woman who has mothered such a child for the past 53 years, let me share some of the difficulties as well as the joys of parenting a child with microcephaly. I know what it’s like to care for a son with microcephaly. My child is 53 years old. 2016-11-22T05:00:00Z Thailand also reported Southeast Asia’s first two cases of Zika-related microcephaly in infants in late September, and Vietnam reported what it said was probably its first Zika-related microcephaly case in late October. Zika Looms in Asia, Tempered by a Fuller View of Its Dangers 2016-11-22T05:00:00Z A report on Tuesday raised new concerns about the hidden effects of pre-natal exposure to Zika, showing some babies in Brazil gradually developed microcephaly in the months following birth. Florida lifts Zika transmission zone in parts of Miami Beach 2016-11-22T05:00:00Z In Guinea-Bissau, five microcephaly cases are under investigation to determine whether the African lineage of Zika can cause microcephaly. Asia outbreaks prompt question: Is all Zika dangerous? 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z Head growth slowed in all of the infants at 5 to 12 months, with 11 developing microcephaly, the researchers found. Some Zika-Caused Defects Don’t Show Up Until Well After Birth, Study Finds 2016-11-22T05:00:00Z The World Health Organization declared on Friday that Zika virus, shown to cause microcephaly in infants and spread by mosquitos, is no longer an international emergency. All the news you missed while you were freaking out about Trump 2016-11-19T05:00:00Z But about 18 months ago, Brazilian officials began to sound alarms that it was to blame for an otherwise mysterious outbreak of babies born with microcephaly, or unusually small heads and malformed brains. Testing the Limits of Biotech in the Race for a Zika Vaccine 2016-11-19T05:00:00Z The virus, which is primarily transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, can be passed from a pregnant women to her fetus and cause a host of grave birth defects beyond microcephaly. WHO no longer considers Zika a global health emergency 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z Experts began to suspect a link to birth defects during a 2013 outbreak in French Polynesia when doctors reported eight cases of microcephaly and 11 other cases of fetal malformation. Asia outbreaks prompt question: Is all Zika dangerous? 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z Above, a baby born with microcephaly in Brazil. Trump, Sessions, Pompeo, Flynn: Your Friday Evening Briefing 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z It also causes microcephaly, or shrunken heads, in newborn children whose mothers were infected, leading to severe developmental problems and sowing grave concerns of would-be parents in countries hit by the virus. Zika virus is no longer a global health emergency, UN health agency says 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z The Zika virus has swiftly spread worldwide, causing thousands of cases of the severe birth defect microcephaly and possibly many other developmental problems. Zika Vaccines Are Growing More Promising 2016-11-07T05:00:00Z The experts also addressed the continuing mystery about the relatively few cases of microcephaly outside of Brazil. WHO no longer considers Zika a global health emergency 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z That theory relies, among other things, on the absence of Zika-related microcephaly in Asia. Asia outbreaks prompt question: Is all Zika dangerous? 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z Had the rest of the Americas been as affected as northeastern Brazil, a tidal wave of microcephaly would be washing over the region. Weathering a Zika Storm in Colombia 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z Her 3-year-old daughter, Evelyn, was born with microcephaly, deafness and such high levels of CMV in her urine that doctors were surprised she survived. CMV Is a Greater Threat to Infants Than Zika, but Far Less Often Discussed 2016-10-24T04:00:00Z Researchers caution that it will take years to fully identify the dangers Zika poses to babies’ brains, and microcephaly is just one threat from the virus. Scientists are bewildered by Zika’s path across Latin America 2016-10-25T04:00:00Z So far, 28 countries have reported cases of microcephaly. WHO no longer considers Zika a global health emergency 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z At least three microcephaly cases have been identified in Asia, but the verdict is still out. Asia outbreaks prompt question: Is all Zika dangerous? 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z Discovering what stopped microcephaly in Colombia may help other countries tamp down the epidemic’s worst effects. Weathering a Zika Storm in Colombia 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z Her nightmare has been realized by the four families in El Salvador raising babies with microcephaly. Where Women with Zika Fear Prison 2016-10-19T04:00:00Z “So maybe the fact that we don’t have a lot of microcephaly means that we were doing our jobs” and helped women avoid infection. Scientists are bewildered by Zika’s path across Latin America 2016-10-25T04:00:00Z Most of the 2,300 confirmed cases of microcephaly are in that country, with a few dozen also reported in Colombia, where there was a large Zika outbreak. WHO no longer considers Zika a global health emergency 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z Researchers also believe it's possible that microcephaly went undetected in parts of Asia and Africa where birth defects weren't well tracked. Asia outbreaks prompt question: Is all Zika dangerous? 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z Even a very small increase in the abortion rate could account for a sharp reduction in microcephaly. Weathering a Zika Storm in Colombia 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z Since Norma was born and diagnosed with microcephaly, they’ve been assigned three specialists at three different hospitals and are waiting to hear if surgery can help. Where Women with Zika Fear Prison 2016-10-19T04:00:00Z Eventually, nearly 5,000 newborns who had been diagnosed with possible microcephaly turned out to be fine, according to Marinho, the Brazilian health official. Scientists are bewildered by Zika’s path across Latin America 2016-10-25T04:00:00Z Zika and microcephaly will surface wherever there are vectors that can transmit the disease, the experts said. WHO no longer considers Zika a global health emergency 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z "Now," he said, "countries are beginning to look back into their records to see on their registries what the levels of microcephaly have been." Asia outbreaks prompt question: Is all Zika dangerous? 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z By the time his microcephaly was evident, she was in her seventh month and could see his face clearly. Weathering a Zika Storm in Colombia 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z In June, the country confirmed its first case of Zika-linked microcephaly, and three more have followed. Where Women with Zika Fear Prison 2016-10-19T04:00:00Z When the microcephaly outbreak was first identified in Brazil, spooked health officials erred in the other direction and overdiagnosed the condition. Scientists are bewildered by Zika’s path across Latin America 2016-10-25T04:00:00Z Watching the unfolding epidemic and concerned that many people did not grasp what it meant to raise a child with microcephaly, Ms. Grounds offered to share her family’s experience. One Family’s Struggle With Microcephaly, the Birth Defect Now Linked to Zika 2016-10-17T04:00:00Z What is the full spectrum of damage, from the clearly visible microcephaly to less visible neurological changes? Doctors Brace for Zika Babies 2016-09-26T04:00:00Z Many women who became pregnant during that time are still due to give birth, so more microcephaly cases may appear. Weathering a Zika Storm in Colombia 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z They now suspect that it causes a rare nervous system condition called Guillain-Barré syndrome, microcephaly, and developmental deficits. Where Women with Zika Fear Prison 2016-10-19T04:00:00Z Most of the babies in the study were born with microcephaly, although three were not. Brain Scans of Brazilian Babies Show Array of Zika Effects 2016-08-23T04:00:00Z She said people with microcephaly needed care beyond childhood. One Family’s Struggle With Microcephaly, the Birth Defect Now Linked to Zika 2016-10-17T04:00:00Z Dr. Rasmussen asked, “Is the microcephaly just the tip of the iceberg or are those kids without microcephaly at birth going to be just fine?” Doctors Brace for Zika Babies 2016-09-26T04:00:00Z In places like Puerto Rico, where the virus arrived relatively late, microcephaly cases are expected to keep increasing. Weathering a Zika Storm in Colombia 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z But for pregnant women, it can cause the birth defect microcephaly, which results in babies born with abnormally small heads and brains. Zika Infection May Bring Future Immunity: Study 2016-10-14T04:00:00Z The images include scans of twin girls, who both developed microcephaly. Brain Scans of Brazilian Babies Show Array of Zika Effects 2016-08-23T04:00:00Z It is exceedingly rare that both parents would carry the recessive genes for microcephaly. One Family’s Struggle With Microcephaly, the Birth Defect Now Linked to Zika 2016-10-17T04:00:00Z I had a neighbor/ friend with microcephaly and it is an extraordinarily difficult experience. Doctors Brace for Zika Babies 2016-09-26T04:00:00Z Dr. Fernando Ruiz, Colombia’s vice minister for public health, also says that it is “very possible” that abortions lowered the microcephaly rate here. Weathering a Zika Storm in Colombia 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z That's because maternal infection has been tied to a severe birth defect called microcephaly, where babies are born with too-small heads and brains. Scientists Map DNA of Zika Virus From Semen 2016-10-13T04:00:00Z "In addition to the dramatic cases of microcephaly, there are less severe manifestations that need to be properly understood." Zika Virus Can Damage Fetal Brain Late in Pregnancy: Study 2016-10-12T04:00:00Z They, and thousands more around the world, face the prospect of giving birth to a child with microcephaly. One Family’s Struggle With Microcephaly, the Birth Defect Now Linked to Zika 2016-10-17T04:00:00Z For the children born with microcephaly, whose fetal brain growth has clearly been disrupted by the virus, the recommendations draw on the very recent and quickly evolving experience of doctors in Brazil. Doctors Brace for Zika Babies 2016-09-26T04:00:00Z Also, because the microcephaly surge in Brazil appeared with no warning, even women who might have risked illegal abortions had no time to receive ultrasounds. Weathering a Zika Storm in Colombia 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z The health minister, Ricardo Barros, said there was a drop of 85% in microcephaly cases in August and September compared to those months last year, when the first births started worrying pediatricians. 'We are writing the history of Zika': one year into the crisis in Brazil 2016-10-11T04:00:00Z Health Minister Ricardo Barros said there was a drop of 85 percent in microcephaly cases in August and September compared to those months last year, when the first births started worrying pediatricians. As babies stricken by Zika turn 1, health problems mount 2016-10-11T04:00:00Z “A child with microcephaly needs scaffolding around every aspect of his life,” Mr. Mir said. One Family’s Struggle With Microcephaly, the Birth Defect Now Linked to Zika 2016-10-17T04:00:00Z Exposure to Zika while pregnant does not mean a child definitely will be born with microcephaly, an unusually small brain and head, or have Zika-related health problems. Doctors Brace for Zika Babies 2016-09-26T04:00:00Z “In my 22 years as an ultrasound physician, I have never seen microcephaly like this,” Dr. Parra-Saavedra said. Weathering a Zika Storm in Colombia 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z Now doctors and researchers are seeing that many of the babies born with the defect known as microcephaly are also developing other problems, such as swallowing difficulties, epileptic seizures and vision and hearing trouble. As babies stricken by Zika turn 1, health problems mount 2016-10-11T04:00:00Z The complications include like microcephaly and Guillain-Barre syndrome. WHO sees further rise of Zika cases in Asia-Pacific region 2016-10-10T04:00:00Z This summer, the C.D.C. and the American Academy of Pediatrics published interim guidelines on how to evaluate and care for infants born with Zika-related microcephaly. One Family’s Struggle With Microcephaly, the Birth Defect Now Linked to Zika 2016-10-17T04:00:00Z I am an occupational therapist, and I work with a number of adults with microcephaly. Doctors Brace for Zika Babies 2016-09-26T04:00:00Z Although pockets of dead cells that foreshadow microcephaly may appear earlier, fetal heads do not become unmistakably small until early in the third trimester. Weathering a Zika Storm in Colombia 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z Thailand is also investigating cases of microcephaly in newborns to determine whether they may be linked to Zika infection. CDC issues Zika travel notice for 11 Southeast Asian countries 2016-09-29T04:00:00Z It was not until winter 2015 that the virus was considered a serious threat to human health, because of an astronomical rise in the rate of microcephaly cases in Brazil. US Zika funding shortfall will impede cancer research, health officials say 2016-10-03T04:00:00Z But the study of 11 Zika-infected infants in Brazil -- the epicenter of the Zika epidemic -- found that microcephaly is only one of many brain injuries caused by the virus. Zika Causes Widespread Damage to Fetal Brain 2016-10-03T04:00:00Z I am an occupational therapist, and I work with a number of adults with microcephaly. Doctors Brace for Zika Babies 2016-09-26T04:00:00Z In Brazil, more than 2,000 babies have been born with microcephaly, abnormally small heads and brain damage caused by the Zika virus. Weathering a Zika Storm in Colombia 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z “The general public is used to the term microcephaly for the babies congenitally infected by Zika. However, microcephaly is not the only thing that happens with fetal Zika infection,” says Tanuri. Zika Virus Birth Defects Don't Stop at Microcephaly 2016-10-03T04:00:00Z Pregnant women infected with Zika risk having a baby with severe birth defects, including microcephaly, or an abnormally small head. U.S. health officials are itching to use the Zika funds they’ve begged for all year 2016-09-30T04:00:00Z Reports are also describing the first two cases of Zika-linked microcephaly in Thailand. CDC: Pregnant Women Should Avoid Southeast Asia Due to Zika 2016-09-30T04:00:00Z The WHO said the cases were the first of Zika-linked microcephaly in south-east Asia and the virus infection represented a serious threat to pregnant women and their unborn children. Thailand reports first two cases of Zika birth defects 2016-09-30T04:00:00Z The first live birth of a child with Zika-related microcephaly was reported last month. Weathering a Zika Storm in Colombia 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z The most common consequence of infection is an underdeveloped brain, or microcephaly. Zika Virus Birth Defects Don't Stop at Microcephaly 2016-10-03T04:00:00Z Dr. Prasert Thongcharoen, a senior Health Ministry official, said in a statement Friday that the linkage to Zika was confirmed by laboratory tests in two of three cases of babies afflicted with microcephaly. Thailand confirms SE Asia's first Zika-linked birth defects 2016-09-30T04:00:00Z The WHO said these were first cases of Zika-linked microcephaly in South East Asia. Thailand confirms two cases of Zika-linked microcephaly - BBC News 2016-09-30T04:00:00Z US health officials have concluded that Zika infections in pregnant women can cause microcephaly, which can lead to severe developmental problems in babies. Thailand reports first two cases of Zika birth defects 2016-09-30T04:00:00Z In the course of the research thus far, he has diagnosed 13 cases of fetal microcephaly. Weathering a Zika Storm in Colombia 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z "We think there are many things besides microcephaly that can be caused by Zika," Schuchat said at the Washington Ideas Forum, hosted by The Atlantic and the Aspen Institute. Zika's Toll on U.S. Pregnancies Imminent 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z The scans show not just microcephaly, but also damage to the parts of the brain that govern movement, balance, speech, thinking and emotion. Louisiana, U.S. Presidential Race, Zika: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing 2016-08-23T04:00:00Z The current Zika epidemic began in Latin America, with Brazil reporting thousands of microcephaly cases. CDC Ends Zika Travel Advisory for Miami Neighborhood 2016-09-19T04:00:00Z The connection between Zika and microcephaly first came to light last year in Brazil, which has confirmed more than 1,800 cases of microcephaly that it considers to be related to Zika infections in mothers. Thailand reports first two cases of Zika birth defects 2016-09-30T04:00:00Z At least 17 babies already have been born with microcephaly linked to the disease. Editorials from around Ohio 2016-09-19T04:00:00Z It has been linked to more than 1,800 cases of microcephaly in Brazil. Florida expands Zika zone in Miami Beach after five new cases 2016-09-17T04:00:00Z So, the team compared rates of Zika infection between each of the babies born with microcephaly against two babies born without the defect the next morning at the same hospitals. More Evidence That Zika Causes Microcephaly 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z And the researchers noted that infants born with Zika-related microcephaly -- a birth defect characterized by a small head and abnormal brain development -- have also had significant damage to their eyes. Zika Found in Eye Fluid in Study 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z “Thailand is not hiding anything and is ready to disclose everything,” he said, adding that other countries in south-east Asia might also have cases of Zika-linked microcephaly that they have not disclosed. Thailand reports first two cases of Zika birth defects 2016-09-30T04:00:00Z That causes microcephaly, a condition characterised by an abnormally small head, a result of the skull collapsing around the shrunken brain. A mystery no more 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z Exposure to the Zika virus during pregnancy can cause microcephaly and other severe brain conditions and has been linked to impaired fetal growth, hearing loss in infants and other pregnancy complications, including miscarriage. We Can't Wait 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z The research involved 30 babies born with microcephaly between mid-January and the beginning of May at eight public hospitals in Pernambuco State, located in northeastern Brazil. More Evidence That Zika Causes Microcephaly 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z On Sept. 2, the CDC also awarded $2.4 million to five cities- New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Houston and Los Angeles -to establish and enhance systems to detect microcephaly. Is New Jersey prepared for Zika? 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z There are also no specific tests to determine if a baby will be born with microcephaly, but ultrasound scans in the third trimester of pregnancy can identify the problem, according to the WHO. Thailand reports first two cases of Zika birth defects 2016-09-30T04:00:00Z In a letter to the Supreme Court this week, Fabio Medina Osorio, the country’s solicitor general, said that permitting abortions of fetuses with microcephaly “would be directly violating the right to life.” Brazil’s Attorney General Asks High Court to Allow Abortions for Women With Zika 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z After years of tests and false diagnoses, the results finally explained what caused Grace's mental and physical disabilities, which include microcephaly and global developmental delays. Diagnosis: A clear answer : Nature : Nature Research 2016-09-06T04:00:00Z In a commentary that accompanied the study, two experts in pediatric disease said that microcephaly may only be one of a number of conditions linked to maternal Zika infection. More Evidence That Zika Causes Microcephaly 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z When contracted during or before pregnancy, the virus can cause life-threatening birth defects such as microcephaly, a condition where babies are born with undersized skulls and underdeveloped brains. Is New Jersey prepared for Zika? 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z Some epidemiologists such as Prasert Auewarakul at Mahidol University in Bangkok say environmental or other factors in Brazil might be combining with the virus to cause the cases of microcephaly found there. Zika Fears Expected to Lift Condom Demand 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z The virus has been tied to severe brain damage in newborns known as microcephaly and other birth defects. Brazil’s Attorney General Asks High Court to Allow Abortions for Women With Zika 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z The connection between Zika and microcephaly first came to light last autumn in Brazil, which has since confirmed more than 1,800 cases of microcephaly. WHO recommends safe sex for people returning from Zika-affected zones 2016-09-06T04:00:00Z Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared that maternal infection with the virus was, in fact, a cause of infant microcephaly. More Evidence That Zika Causes Microcephaly 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z “Almost none of them cause the concern about birth defects and microcephaly,” he said. Is New Jersey prepared for Zika? 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z Chicago, Houston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles County received money to enhance and coordinate responses to the mosquito-borne virus and speed detection of microcephaly and other birth defects associated with Zika. CDC Awards $2.4M to 5 Locales to Fight Zika 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z Although some babies with Zika-related microcephaly have died, the condition, unlike anencephaly, doesn’t appear to be life-threatening in most cases, medical reports have shown. Brazil’s Attorney General Asks High Court to Allow Abortions for Women With Zika 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z Zika infections in pregnant women have been shown to cause microcephaly – a severe birth defect in which the head and brain are undersized – as well as other brain abnormalities. WHO recommends safe sex for people returning from Zika-affected zones 2016-09-06T04:00:00Z Based on tests of each baby's blood and cerebrospinal fluid, as well as blood tests from their respective mothers, the researchers found Zika infection to be much more prevalent in babies with microcephaly. More Evidence That Zika Causes Microcephaly 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z Despite Zika’s spread to more than 70 countries and territories, Brazil has the vast majority of cases of microcephaly, or infants born with abnormally small heads. UN: Zika remains global emergency, virus still spreading 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z Babies with microcephaly have undersized heads and underdeveloped brains. CDC Awards $2.4M to 5 Locales to Fight Zika 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z Brazil has been hard hit by Zika and microcephaly, which the World Health Organization earlier this year labeled a global health crisis. Brazil’s Attorney General Asks High Court to Allow Abortions for Women With Zika 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z Because of the microcephaly link, efforts are focused on preventing infection among pregnant women. U.S. fights Zika mosquitoes with limited arsenal 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z Florida is the only state in the continental United States to report locally transmitted cases of the mosquito-borne virus, which can cause the distressing birth defect microcephaly. 3 Zika-Carrying Mosquitoes Found in Florida 2016-09-01T04:00:00Z In recent months, officials in Guinea-Bissau reported several microcephaly cases shortly before Zika was officially detected. UN: Zika remains global emergency, virus still spreading 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z While the Zika virus doesn't pose a significant health threat to most people, it can cause a devastating birth defect called microcephaly, which leads to babies born with abnormally small heads and brains. Strong Link Emerges Between Zika, Spikes in Temporary Paralysis Cases 2016-09-01T04:00:00Z Every child born with microcephaly faces a difficult future, filled with intensive therapy and support. CDC and NIH officials: Congress is showing how not to fight the Zika virus 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, a new report suggested that close to 6 percent of babies with the Zika-caused birth defect microcephaly may also experience hearing loss. Funds to Fight Zika Nearly Exhausted: CDC 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z It has been linked in Brazil to more than 1,600 cases of microcephaly, where babies are born with small heads. Singapore confirms 41 cases of locally transmitted Zika virus 2016-08-28T04:00:00Z Salama said officials are still trying to figure out whether the two known strains of the disease both cause microcephaly. UN: Zika remains global emergency, virus still spreading 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z This month, a mother in Harris County gave birth to a girl with microcephaly who died soon after delivery. Recent editorials from Texas newspapers 2016-08-30T04:00:00Z The Zika virus has already been linked to a birth defect called microcephaly, in which a baby has an underdeveloped head and brain, and Guillain-Barre syndrome. Case Study Links New Neurological Complication to Zika 2016-08-30T04:00:00Z Brazil has reported thousands of cases of microcephaly so far. Funds to Fight Zika Nearly Exhausted: CDC 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z The most common and devastating birth defect seen so far has been microcephaly, a condition where the head and brain are abnormally small. Researchers Find Another Way Zika Can Harm Babies 2016-08-30T04:00:00Z Other congenital infections are known to cause hearing problems, but this is one of the first times its been documented among children with Zika-related microcephaly. Zika Can Also Cause Hearing Loss: Study 2016-08-30T04:00:00Z Most notably, an infected pregnant woman can pass the virus to her unborn child, putting the baby at risk for microcephaly and other brain-related birth defects. All blood in the U.S. should be screened for Zika, FDA says 2016-08-26T04:00:00Z Brazil has been the hardest hit, with thousands of infants born with this defect, known as microcephaly. FDA Recommends All Blood Donations Be Tested for Zika 2016-08-26T04:00:00Z Zika is most known for its link to a devastating birth defect called microcephaly, where babies are born with a smaller than normal head and underdeveloped brains. Zika May Persist for Months in Newborns, Study Shows 2016-08-24T04:00:00Z But researchers in Brazil wanted to track the prevalence of hearing loss among newborns with Zika-related microcephaly. Researchers Find Another Way Zika Can Harm Babies 2016-08-30T04:00:00Z Brazil is by far the country hit hardest by Zika, with thousands of cases of microcephaly so far reported. Scans Show Range of Zika-Linked Infant Brain Defects 2016-08-23T04:00:00Z The most-recognized one is microcephaly, in which infants have abnormally small heads. Ron Klain, former Ebola czar: Congress’ slow response to Zika is ‘inexcusable’ 2016-08-22T04:00:00Z Puerto Rico reported the first Zika-related microcephaly case acquired on U.S. soil in May, involving a dead fetus that a woman turned over to health authorities. Puerto Rico reports 1st death from paralysis linked to Zika 2016-08-19T04:00:00Z According to the CDC, Zika can lead to severe birth defects and microcephaly in an infant, a condition in which a baby's head is much smaller than expected. New Zika transmission area in Miami Beach, Gov. Scott says 2016-08-20T04:00:00Z According to the CDC, Zika can lead to severe birth defects and microcephaly in an infant, a condition in which a baby’s head is much smaller than expected. New Zika transmission zone in Miami Beach, Gov. Scott says 2016-08-19T04:00:00Z It is most dangerous to pregnant women, due to the virus' link to microcephaly, a devastating birth defect where babies are born with too-small heads and underdeveloped brains. Texas Reports 1st U.S. Case of Zika From Travel to Another State 2016-08-16T04:00:00Z A baby born in Texas with microcephaly died earlier this month after his mother contracted Zika in Latin America. Is the US doing enough to fight Zika? - BBC News 2016-08-13T04:00:00Z Texas recently experienced its first Zika-related death in an infant that was born with microcephaly due to the virus. Why You Should Care About Zika 2016-08-13T04:00:00Z Puerto Rico reported the first microcephaly case acquired on U.S. soil in May, involving a dead fetus that a woman turned over to health authorities. US declares health emergency in Puerto Rico due to Zika 2016-08-12T04:00:00Z Have you ever seen a baby born with microcephaly? Government, if allowed, can do great good 2016-08-12T04:00:00Z Heart-wrenching images of babies born with the birth defect microcephaly after their mothers were infected with Zika were followed by predictions that the virus would soon make its way to the U.S. Editorials from around New York 2016-08-10T04:00:00Z Brazil has reported the vast majority of cases of a Zika-linked birth defect called microcephaly, which causes babies to be born with abnormally small heads and malformed brains. 4 More Cases of Local Zika Infection Reported in Miami Area 2016-08-10T04:00:00Z Four more cases of Zika were identified in Florida, and Texas reported its first Zika-related death, a baby born with microcephaly. Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky, Zika: Your Morning Briefing 2016-08-10T04:00:00Z Brazil saw a massive outbreak of the Zika virus over several months, and officials suspect as many as 8,703 cases of microcephaly and other neurological issues in newborns. Study: Zika Causes Joint Deformities 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z Overall, Texas has documented 99 cases of Zika virus disease, including one other case of Zika-linked microcephaly, all related to travel abroad. Zika May Have Caused Death of Texas Newborn 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z A physician holds an infant born with microcephaly in Recife, Brazil. Zika-Infected Baby With Microcephaly Dies in Texas 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z An infant with the birth defect microcephaly died shortly after birth, the Texas Department of State Health Services announced on Tuesday. Texas Infant With Zika Dies 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z Brazil has reported the vast majority of cases and the birth defect microcephaly, which causes babies to be born with abnormally small heads and malformed brains. Officials: Aerial Spraying Working Against Miami Mosquitoes 2016-08-05T04:00:00Z A study conducted in Brazil suggests that babies born with microcephaly caused by the Zika virus may develop curved or crooked joints in their arms and legs. Study: Zika Causes Joint Deformities 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z The newborn was delivered in Harris County, had microcephaly, and died shortly after birth, state health officials said. Zika May Have Caused Death of Texas Newborn 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z Zika can cause a birth defect called microcephaly, which causes small head size and can include severe brain damage. 8 Health Challenges Facing Olympic Athletes 2016-08-05T04:00:00Z The state has reported 99 case of Zika from travelers, and a total of two infants with microcephaly, both in Harris County. Texas Infant With Zika Dies 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z Zika pregnancies: Two California babies were born with microcephaly after their mothers were infected with the Zika virus while traveling abroad. Essential California: 'Shrimp Boy' gets life in prison in San Francisco case 2016-08-05T04:00:00Z Not every case of microcephaly is accompanied by brain or physical disorders. Study: Zika Causes Joint Deformities 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z Two babies in California were born with microcephaly after their mothers were infected with Zika virus, state health officials said Thursday. Two babies in California born with microcephaly from Zika, officials say 2016-08-04T04:00:00Z The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the money will be used to help detect and treat microcephaly, an often-fatal condition in infants linked to Zika. New Mexico gets $400K from CDC to fight Zika 2016-08-03T04:00:00Z The virus is linked to severe birth defects such as microcephaly, a condition where babies are born with abnormally small heads and often underdeveloped brains. In Miami, Zika’s arrival greeted with worry — and shrugs 2016-08-02T04:00:00Z Reports indicate a baby was born with microcephaly in Harris County last month and thus became the first Zika-infected infant in Texas. Recent editorials from Texas newspapers 2016-08-02T04:00:00Z Thirteen babies have been born in the continental U.S. with birth defects – including microcephaly – likely caused by Zika, and 433 pregnant women who have shown signs of infection are being monitored. Zika Is Here, and Many Women Are Having Unprotected Sex 2016-08-02T04:00:00Z When an unusually high number of babies in Brazil were born with microcephaly last year, health experts began to suspect Zika virus. The mosquito-borne illness was declared an international public health emergency in February. Two babies in California born with microcephaly from Zika, officials say 2016-08-04T04:00:00Z While infection with the Zika virus is harmless to most people, it can cause terrible birth defects -- particularly microcephaly, which results in babies born with small heads and underdeveloped brains. CDC Awards $16M in Fight Against Zika 2016-08-02T04:00:00Z Brazil has reported the vast majority of cases and the birth defect microcephaly, which results in newborns with smaller-than-normal heads and underdeveloped brains. Miami's Zika Infections Up to 14: Officials 2016-08-01T04:00:00Z Health officials are most concerned about pregnant women becoming infected because the virus causes microcephaly in a fetus, and the birth defect can't be detected until later in a pregnancy. Zika Prompts Travel Warning for Area in Miami 2016-08-01T04:00:00Z The ongoing Zika outbreak was first detected last year in Brazil, where it has been linked to more than 1,700 cases of the birth defect microcephaly. Florida travel warning issued for pregnant women after more Zika cases 2016-08-01T04:00:00Z The illness, which is most commonly transmitted by mosquitoes, is linked to defects including small-head syndrome, or microcephaly, in newborns. Zika: Mums-to-be get Miami warning - BBC News 2016-08-01T04:00:00Z “What worries me is not 100 kids with microcephaly,” said Dr. De la Vega, chief of ultrasound diagnosis at the university. Zika Cases in Puerto Rico Are Skyrocketing 2016-07-30T04:00:00Z The rest of us are left to slather on mosquito repellent and wait uneasily for the inevitable news of infants born with microcephaly. How foreclosed homes and used tires can threaten public health in the age of Zika 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z Scientists still don't know all the conditions that result from this type of microcephaly. Zika Prompts Travel Warning for Area in Miami 2016-08-01T04:00:00Z “What worries me is not 100 kids with microcephaly,” said De la Vega, chief of ultrasound diagnosis at the university. As Zika rages in Puerto Rico, action falters 2016-07-30T04:00:00Z "It’s only a matter of time before babies are born with microcephaly, a severe brain defect, due to local transmission of Zika in the continental U.S." U.S. confirms Florida Zika cases are first local transmission in any state 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z Local papers still refer to the “theory” that the Zika virus causes microcephaly, although the World Health Organization considers it a fact. Zika Cases in Puerto Rico Are Skyrocketing 2016-07-30T04:00:00Z The current Zika outbreak was first detected last year in Brazil, where it has been linked to more than 1,700 cases of the birth defect microcephaly, and has since spread rapidly through the Americas. Exclusive: In Florida Zika probe, federal scientists kept at arm's length 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z "This could lead to hundreds of infants being born with microcephaly or other birth defects in the coming year." Florida Reports 1st Locally Transmitted Zika Infections in U.S. 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z Local papers refer to the “theory” that the Zika virus causes microcephaly, although the World Health Organization considers it a fact. As Zika rages in Puerto Rico, action falters 2016-07-30T04:00:00Z The WHO says there is strong scientific consensus that Zika is a cause of the birth defect microcephaly, or small heads in babies, as well as Guillain-Barre syndrome, a neurological disorder. WHO chief going to the Olympics, says Zika risk low 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z Suriname borders Brazil, which has been hit hard by thousands of cases of Zika-linked microcephaly. Zika Now Tied to Miscarriage 2016-07-27T04:00:00Z Both babies are in stable condition and are part of a group of 29 babies with microcephaly. Paraguay reports first cases of Zika-linked microcephaly 2016-07-27T04:00:00Z The problem of microcephaly will also continue to haunt the country, the officials said. Colombia Declares End to the Zika Epidemic 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z Ruiz said the number of microcephaly cases is likely to rise, and health officials continue to expect up to 300 cases this year. Colombia declares its Zika epidemic over 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z The cost of caring for babies with microcephaly throughout their lives is estimated at $10 million apiece. Where Are the Private Donations for Zika? 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z The virus is best known for its links to a devastating fetal birth defect known as microcephaly, where babies are born with smaller-than-expected heads and brains. Zika Now Tied to Miscarriage 2016-07-27T04:00:00Z The northeast was where the first reported surge in microcephaly cases in Brazil began a year ago. Brazil asks whether Zika acts alone to cause birth defects 2016-07-24T04:00:00Z The vast majority of cases of Zika infection and associated microcephaly have occurred in Latin America, especially Brazil, where thousands of cases have been reported. CDC Updates Zika Guidelines for Pregnant Women 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z Infection during pregnancy can lead to birth defects in infants, particularly brain damage and abnormally small heads, called microcephaly. Summer Travel and the Zika Virus 2016-07-22T04:00:00Z A mother holds her child, who has microcephaly, in Recife, Brazil. Where Are the Private Donations for Zika? 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z However, Puerto Rico in May reported the first microcephaly case acquired on U.S. soil. Puerto Rico rejects insecticide to fight Zika amid protests 2016-07-22T04:00:00Z A third possibility was put forward in a paper published last month1, in which researchers from Brazilian labs noted a correlation between low vaccination rates for yellow fever and the microcephaly clusters. Brazil asks whether Zika acts alone to cause birth defects 2016-07-24T04:00:00Z The virus can cause serious birth defects including microcephaly, where babies are born with abnormally small heads and brains. CDC Updates Zika Guidelines for Pregnant Women 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z Infection with the Zika virus, which in most cases is transmitted by mosquitoes, can cause the devastating birth defect microcephaly, which leads to babies born with abnormally small heads and underdeveloped brains. Florida Investigates 2nd Possible Local Transmission of Zika Virus 2016-07-22T04:00:00Z These women can give birth to babies with microcephaly, a birth defect in which babies have abnormally small heads and possible brain damage. Where Are the Private Donations for Zika? 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z Zika can cause microcephaly, a rare defect in which babies are born with abnormally small heads and brain damage. Puerto Rico rejects insecticide to fight Zika amid protests 2016-07-22T04:00:00Z The Zika virus can cause miscarriage and serious birth defects, such as microcephaly, which leads to babies born with small heads and underdeveloped brains. Some Pregnant Women Still Travel to Zika-Affected Areas 2016-07-22T04:00:00Z Health officials in New York, the nation’s biggest city, “really viewed it as simply a matter of time” until a baby would be born with Zika-related microcephaly, Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett said. NYC reports 1st baby born with Zika-related birth defect 2016-07-22T04:00:00Z Since this spring there have been reports of about a dozen cases of children born with Zika-related microcephaly in the country, including cases in New Jersey and Florida. A Grim First: New York City Reports Baby Born With a Zika-Related Defect 2016-07-22T04:00:00Z But microcephaly is just the tip of the iceberg, according to experts speaking at a CDC-sponsored workshop on Thursday. Doctors devise care plan for babies as Zika threat looms in U.S. 2016-07-21T04:00:00Z The Centers for Disease Control said the money will help prevent the disease and address the health problems that it brings, including the birth defect microcephaly. Pennsylvania to get federal funding to fight the Zika virus 2016-07-21T04:00:00Z On Aug. 1, the CDC will award another $10 million to quickly identify cases of microcephaly and other adverse birth outcomes linked to Zika and to refer affected infants and families to services. CDC awarding $1 million to New Mexico to fight Zika virus 2016-07-21T04:00:00Z People with disabilities are heavily stigmatized in Brazil, especially in the conservative and impoverished northeast, where some view the babies with microcephaly as beset by demons. When it comes to raising a child disabled by Zika, Brazilian women often do it alone 2016-07-21T04:00:00Z Health officials on Friday reported the first baby born in New York City with the Zika-related birth defect known as microcephaly, a condition marked by an abnormally small head and impaired brain development. A Grim First: New York City Reports Baby Born With a Zika-Related Defect 2016-07-22T04:00:00Z Infection with the Zika virus can cause the devastating birth defect microcephaly, which leads to babies born with abnormally small heads and underdeveloped brains. Florida Investigates Possible Local Transmission of Zika Virus 2016-07-20T04:00:00Z Officials are monitoring the pregnancy due to the increased risk of birth defects, including microcephaly. 1st West Virginia Zika virus case in pregnant woman reported 2016-07-19T04:00:00Z The long-term effects of the birth defect, called microcephaly, are still being evaluated, but it causes babies to be born with abnormally small heads and possible brain damage or blindness. CDC: Zika Could Have Another Mode of Transmission 2016-07-18T04:00:00Z Babies with microcephaly — an abnormally small skull, often accompanied by brain damage — tend to be more easily agitated than other infants and cry incessantly. When it comes to raising a child disabled by Zika, Brazilian women often do it alone 2016-07-21T04:00:00Z For a pregnant woman infected with Zika, there is between a 1 percent and 29 percent chance her baby will be born with microcephaly. A Grim First: New York City Reports Baby Born With a Zika-Related Defect 2016-07-22T04:00:00Z Thousands of babies have been born in Brazil with microcephaly. Florida Investigates Possible Local Transmission of Zika Virus 2016-07-20T04:00:00Z Even though 827577 was infected in her first trimester, her newborn did not develop microcephaly, a small skull and underdeveloped brain. Zika Data From the Lab, and Right to the Web 2016-07-18T04:00:00Z Within a year, Puerto Rico could have hundreds of cases of microcephaly, leading to disastrous consequences for its already troubled and tourist-driven economy. This is how the U.S. must lead the fight against Zika 2016-07-17T04:00:00Z We learn that in August 2015, babies with the small heads and deformed brains indicative of microcephaly began appearing in maternity wards in the northeastern tip of Brazil. What’s the best way to battle the expanding Zika epidemic? 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z For instance, all the cases so far have involved children born with microcephaly, known as congenital microcephaly. A Grim First: New York City Reports Baby Born With a Zika-Related Defect 2016-07-22T04:00:00Z These infections have been tied to thousands of cases in Latin America of a devastating birth defect known as microcephaly, in which babies are born with abnormally small heads and neurological issues. 1st Case of Female-to-Male Sexual Transmission of Zika Reported 2016-07-15T04:00:00Z Being infected while pregnant can cause the fetus to develop microcephaly, a birth defect resulting in abnormally small heads and likely brain damage. Female Fluids Can Spread Zika to Men During Sex 2016-07-15T04:00:00Z It targets developing nerve cells in fetuses and can lead to a birth defect called microcephaly, in which babies are born with abnormally small heads and brain damage. First Case of Female-to-Male Transmission of Zika Is Recorded 2016-07-15T04:00:00Z When the Brazilian health minister learned this, the connection between the virus and microcephaly was not yet established, and his reaction was relief. What’s the best way to battle the expanding Zika epidemic? 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z But officials do not know if a newborn who is infected with Zika at birth could develop microcephaly after birth, which is called acquired microcephaly. A Grim First: New York City Reports Baby Born With a Zika-Related Defect 2016-07-22T04:00:00Z The vast majority of Zika infections have occurred in Latin America, with Brazil the hot zone with an estimated 7,000 cases of microcephaly. 1st Case of Female-to-Male Sexual Transmission of Zika Reported 2016-07-15T04:00:00Z But there are still many unknowns about Zika, microcephaly and how to prevent it. Scientists Say Zika Research Jeopardized by Congress 2016-07-15T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, it was confirmed a baby born with microcephaly in Texas received the defect from the Zika virus. Zika Funding Bill Fails as Congress Is Unable to Reach Compromise 2016-07-14T04:00:00Z On Wednesday it was reported that the first baby in Texas with Zika-related microcephaly was born. Zika Outbreak Could Last 3 Years, Scientists Estimate 2016-07-14T04:00:00Z The Zika epidemic in Colombia peaked in February, so mothers who were infected then are due to give birth in the coming weeks, and Ospina said health officials expect an increase in microcephaly cases. Colombia offers the possibility that the Zika epidemic may not be as bad as feared 2016-07-12T04:00:00Z Americans were beginning to see photographs from Brazil, a viral hot spot where babies born to infected mothers were stricken with microcephaly. Florida editorial roundup 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z This is the first Zika-related microcephaly case in Texas, though at least three other babies have been born in the U.S. with the defect due to the virus. First Baby in Texas With Zika-Caused Microcephaly Is Born 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z “We confirmed the first travel associated case of Zika in Texas in January, and yesterday we confirmed the first travel-associated case of microcephaly.” Zika Funding Bill Fails as Congress Is Unable to Reach Compromise 2016-07-14T04:00:00Z The Zika virus is confirmed to cause the severe birth defect microcephaly, and it’s estimated millions of people are infected in the Americas. Zika Outbreak Could Last 3 Years, Scientists Estimate 2016-07-14T04:00:00Z But Ospina said that doctors in Colombia who detect birth defects such as microcephaly through ultrasound exams are instructed to report those cases to health officials. Colombia offers the possibility that the Zika epidemic may not be as bad as feared 2016-07-12T04:00:00Z More than 40 pregnant women are afflicted, and the first baby with Zika-related microcephaly has been born. Florida editorial roundup 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z A baby born in Texas is confirmed to have microcephaly due to an infection with the Zika virus. First Baby in Texas With Zika-Caused Microcephaly Is Born 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z No, the real danger of Zika is that it’s linked to serious birth defects, if pregnant women get infected, with microcephaly being the biggest dangerous. The GOP won’t fight Zika: Anti-woman agenda makes it hard for conservatives to combat the disease’s birth defects 2016-07-12T04:00:00Z Even as the United States Senate passed up an opportunity to fund efforts to help combat Zika, a baby was born in Florida with microcephaly caused by this infection. We Can't Afford to Wait on Zika 2016-07-07T04:00:00Z One reason global health officials are reluctant to draw too many conclusions about the relatively low number of microcephaly cases outside Brazil is that they simply don’t know how many infections that country has experienced. Colombia offers the possibility that the Zika epidemic may not be as bad as feared 2016-07-12T04:00:00Z Recall that microcephaly cannot be definitively diagnosed until after 20 weeks. Abortion Politics in the Age of Zika 2016-07-07T04:00:00Z “What if two or three babies are born with microcephaly afterwards? What will that do to the Olympic movement?” he said. Brazil says there is ‘almost zero’ risk of Zika during Olympics. Really? 2016-07-05T04:00:00Z “This is more a question of neglect than anything else. . . . If we wait until children with microcephaly are born, it will be too late. That’s the problem.” CDC urges aerial spraying amid jump in Puerto Rico Zika cases 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z In Latin America, thousands of babies have already been born with microcephaly, and health officials are working to help prevent cases in the United States as the summer mosquito season arrives. U.S. Army, French Drugmaker to Join Forces on Zika Vaccine 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z The comparatively large number of microcephaly cases in Brazil may simply be an indication of how extensive the epidemic has been. Colombia offers the possibility that the Zika epidemic may not be as bad as feared 2016-07-12T04:00:00Z Babies born with microcephaly will certainly be disabled: Their heads are small because the brain has not grown as it should have. Abortion Politics in the Age of Zika 2016-07-07T04:00:00Z Some of the most alarming consequences of Zika have been linked to microcephaly, in which babies are born with unusually small heads and with brain damage. Olympic Athletes to Be Part of Case Study for Zika 2016-07-05T04:00:00Z In May, Puerto Rico reported the first microcephaly case acquired on U.S. soil. CDC urges aerial spraying amid jump in Puerto Rico Zika cases 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z No nation has been more affected by the Zika epidemic than Brazil, where an estimated 5,000 babies have been born with microcephaly. U.S. Army, French Drugmaker to Join Forces on Zika Vaccine 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z But several countries where Zika is also thought to be widespread, including Haiti and Venezuela, have not reported any microcephaly. Colombia offers the possibility that the Zika epidemic may not be as bad as feared 2016-07-12T04:00:00Z The CDC advises pregnant women with the virus to seek a medical diagnosis for microcephaly and have it confirmed after their baby is born. Abortion Politics in the Age of Zika 2016-07-07T04:00:00Z They include cases of a rare neurological condition called microcephaly that causes babies to be born with undersized skulls and brains. Brazilian Researchers Join With U.S. and WHO in Hunt for Zika Vaccine 2016-07-05T04:00:00Z Alex Brock, 22 of Lake Bluff, Ill., has microcephaly and cerebral palsy, and is also nonverbal and incontinent and has difficulty processing language. With Hippotherapy, the Horse Provides the Therapy 2016-07-05T04:00:00Z The biggest danger of the Zika virus lies in its ability to cause severe birth defects in developing fetuses, including a condition called microcephaly, in which the brain fails to develop fully. Americans were more worried about Ebola than they are about Zika 2016-06-30T04:00:00Z But as of last month there had not been a single case of microcephaly linked to the virus. Colombia offers the possibility that the Zika epidemic may not be as bad as feared 2016-07-12T04:00:00Z Third, at present doctors are unable to confirm microcephaly until around the 20th week of pregnancy. Abortion Politics in the Age of Zika 2016-07-07T04:00:00Z “There is a real concern that Zika virus transmission could be missed and we will discover it only if and when babies with microcephaly appear on obstetrical wards in the affected areas.” Zika Funding May 'Already Be Too Late' 2016-07-01T04:00:00Z That brings the U.S. totals, as of June 23, to seven babies with microcephaly or other Zika-related birth defects such as serious brain abnormalities, and five lost pregnancies from either miscarriage, stillbirth or termination. More U.S. babies with Zika-related birth defects reported by health agency 2016-06-30T04:00:00Z It is thought Zika infection after this point still affects the brain, but no longer shows up as microcephaly. Zika-damaged babies could appear normal, says study - BBC News 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z There is much unknown about Zika, including exactly how it causes complications like microcephaly. Olympics will come and go but Zika is here to stay, scientists say 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z Victora's team noted that a baby's skull typically finishes its development by week 30 of gestation, suggesting that Zika infection in newborns might be causing brain damage without the telltale sign of microcephaly. Zika Brain Damage May Occur in Babies With Normal-Sized Heads 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z “We have the opportunity to prevent Zika in communities and microcephaly cases from Zika, and yet we are essentially twiddling thumbs waiting for those decisions to be made,” says Shah. Zika Funding May 'Already Be Too Late' 2016-07-01T04:00:00Z “There is scientific consensus that Zika virus is a cause of microcephaly and Guillain-Barré syndrome,” according to the WHO. How Safe Is Rio? - Golf Digest 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z The report said the microcephaly cases peaked at the end of 2015, about six to nine months after the Zika virus epidemic peaked in north-east Brazil. Zika-damaged babies could appear normal, says study - BBC News 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z Given the patchy data and the high number of unreported cases, some researchers say microcephaly statistics may provide a better indicator of the outbreak's severity. Olympics will come and go but Zika is here to stay, scientists say 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z "Therefore, the current focus on microcephaly screening alone is too narrow," study lead author Cesar Victora, of the Federal University of Pelotas, in Brazil, said in a journal news release. Zika Brain Damage May Occur in Babies With Normal-Sized Heads 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z The state Department of Health confirmed Friday that a woman in the state, who is a citizen of Haiti, delivered a baby with microcephaly due to Zika. Florida Has First Zika-Related Microcephaly Case 2016-06-28T04:00:00Z The Zika virus, which has swept through the Americas and Caribbean since last fall, has been linked to thousands of cases of microcephaly, a rare birth defect, in Brazil, as well as to neurological disorders. Senate shoots down $1.1bn funding package to fight Zika virus 2016-06-28T04:00:00Z In April, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that the virus is causing microcephaly in newborns. Monkeys infected with Zika provide valuable insights into the virus 2016-06-28T04:00:00Z Cases of babies with microcephaly previously were reported in Hawaii and New Jersey. First baby with Zika-related birth defect microcephaly born in Florida 2016-06-28T04:00:00Z “Nobody was really concerned about it until it started spreading so quickly and then was shown to cause microcephaly.” Emergent BioSolutions wins contract to develop Zika vaccine 2016-06-27T04:00:00Z Zika infections are especially dangerous for pregnant women, putting their fetuses at risk of developing severe birth defects, including microcephaly, in which the brain fails to grow properly. Without federal funding, counties brace to confront Zika on their own 2016-06-24T04:00:00Z Further, the measure doesn't support services to ensure healthy pregnancies and the prevention of microcephaly in infants. Playing Politics With Zika 2016-06-24T04:00:00Z Finally, we come to the central tragedy of Zika – fetal infection leading to microcephaly plus other forms of congenital damage. Zika and the Olympics: Why We Should All Take the Threat Seriously 2016-06-24T04:00:00Z The Zika outbreak is centered in South America, particularly in Brazil, where doctors have noted a link between the disease and an uptick in babies born with abnormally small heads, a condition known as microcephaly. Deal on Zika funding reached by congressional negotiators 2016-06-22T04:00:00Z In addition to the cases of conjunctivitis, many children born with microcephaly are also blind, Fonseca added. Zika Can Also Strike Eyes of Adults: Report 2016-06-22T04:00:00Z Haiti hasn’t registered a single case of Zika-related microcephaly, the congenital birth defect that results when the virus interferes with fetal brain development. While Latin America struggles over Zika, Haiti faces epidemic with a shrug 2016-06-20T04:00:00Z Public health experts have substantiated the linkage between transmission of Zika virus in pregnant women and microcephaly in their fetuses. Playing Politics With Zika 2016-06-24T04:00:00Z It's currently estimated that anywhere from 1 to 13 percent of unborn babies infected with Zika during the first trimester of pregnancy will later develop microcephaly. Zika and the Olympics: Why We Should All Take the Threat Seriously 2016-06-24T04:00:00Z Ms Silva's husband left her when Nivea - the couple's third child - was born with microcephaly. Microcephaly in Brazil: The battle to survive the first year - BBC News 2016-06-21T04:00:00Z The researchers plan to compare pregnancies of women with Zika virus infection with those of women who were not infected to record the frequency of miscarriages, preterm births, microcephaly and other complications. Multi-Country Zika Study in Mothers-to-Be, Babies 2016-06-21T04:00:00Z The rest deliver at home, and physicians here concede that babies born with birth defects such as microcephaly are sometimes abandoned in communities where deformities are viewed as the work of evil spirits. While Latin America struggles over Zika, Haiti faces epidemic with a shrug 2016-06-20T04:00:00Z Research has shown that the chances of the fetus of a Zika-infected pregnant woman developing microcephaly are between 1 to 13 percent. Playing Politics With Zika 2016-06-24T04:00:00Z The finding allowed the Ottawa doctors to diagnose their patient with a disease called mandibulofacial dysostosis with microcephaly, and to begin to understand why mutations in EFTUD2 cause the disease’s symptoms. The ups and downs of data sharing in science 2016-06-20T04:00:00Z Still, he noted that Puerto Rico, an American territory, is facing a public health crisis because of the virus, with potentially “dozens to hundreds of infected infants with microcephaly.” C.D.C. and States Ponder Plans to Keep Ahead of Zika 2016-06-21T04:00:00Z A baby with microcephaly was born to a Zika-infected woman in Hawaii in January. CDC: 6 pregnancies in Zika-infected women resulted in birth defects 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z The agency's goal is to inform public health efforts to blunt the impact of the mosquito-borne virus, which has been linked to the birth defect microcephaly. CDC: 3 Babies Born in U.S. With Likely Zika-Tied Birth Defects 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z In mid-April the CDC confirmed that women with Zika virus, especially those who become infected early in pregnancy, may give birth to babies with abnormally small heads — a condition called microcephaly. Three babies born in the US with Zika-related birth defects 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z A study published Wednesday in The New England Journal of Medicine found no cases of microcephaly among infants born to women in Colombia who were infected in the third trimester of pregnancy. C.D.C. Reports 234 Pregnant Women in U.S. With Zika 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z One of the things scientists are hoping to learn from studies like this is why some women with Zika will give birth to babies with microcephaly and others will not. Nearly 12,000 Pregnant Women in Colombia Have Zika 2016-06-15T04:00:00Z Last month, a baby with severe microcephaly and other birth defects was born in New Jersey to a Honduran woman. CDC: 6 pregnancies in Zika-infected women resulted in birth defects 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z But even now, scientists aren’t sure how Zika causes these abnormalities or when an infection is likely to lead to microcephaly. Zika infection late in pregnancy doesn't cause brain defects, study says 2016-06-15T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, the WHO panel said it had added Zika virus infection itself to the emergency designation because scientists have tied the virus to microcephaly, severe brain damage and neurological disorders. Risk of Zika’s Spread by Olympics Is ‘Very Low,’ WHO Says 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z Others were Zika-related, but not caused by microcephaly, like eye problems. C.D.C. Reports 234 Pregnant Women in U.S. With Zika 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z Among cases of microcephaly reported in Colombia so far this year, four babies had laboratory evidence of a Zika virus infection. Nearly 12,000 Pregnant Women in Colombia Have Zika 2016-06-15T04:00:00Z In Brazil, pregnant women infected with Zika during their first trimester face as high as a 13 percent chance that their fetus will develop microcephaly, researchers reported last month. CDC: 6 pregnancies in Zika-infected women resulted in birth defects 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z The vast majority of Zika infections have occurred in Latin America, and Brazil has been the epicenter with an estimated 5,000 cases of microcephaly. Zika Could Spread in Southern Europe This Summer 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z We should trust women to make their own reproductive decisions, even when their fetuses test positive for microcephaly or any other disability. WHO advice that women at Zika risk delay pregnancy isn't an abortion debate | Ann Neumann 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z Of those, at least one baby was born with microcephaly. C.D.C. Reports 234 Pregnant Women in U.S. With Zika 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z It would cost much more to educate and provide medical care should thousands of babies be born with microcephaly, a birth defect linked to Zika that causes an abnormally small head and brain. Editorials from around Ohio 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z Zika is linked to neurological disorders and the birth defect microcephaly. Senators: bill will give states, cities tools to fight Zika 2016-06-11T04:00:00Z The organization called for routine surveillance systems and research efforts to be expanded to include a larger population than simply children with microcephaly. WHO experts say Zika may cause birth defects in thousands of babies 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z Claims that the abortion of microcephaly fetuses amounts to eugenics have muted and complicated the debate over how to address the Zika epidemic. WHO advice that women at Zika risk delay pregnancy isn't an abortion debate | Ann Neumann 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z However, the virus can cause a catastrophic birth defect known as microcephaly in babies born to women who become infected while pregnant. Zika Can Spread Through Oral Sex, Study Says 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, a woman infected with the Zika virus gave birth to a girl with microcephaly, a malformed head, in New Jersey. Hustling Dollars for Public Health 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z In a study last week, CDC researchers estimated that the risk of microcephaly is in the range of 1 percent to 14 percent. Girl with birth defects linked to Zika virus is born at New Jersey hospital 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z A baby was born in Hawaii earlier this year with microcephaly. Girl With Zika Birth Defect Born at New Jersey Hospital 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z The disease, currently without antidote and now known to cause microcephaly in newborns, can best be prevented, the WHO advised, by delaying pregnancy. WHO advice that women at Zika risk delay pregnancy isn't an abortion debate | Ann Neumann 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z In January, a baby infected with Zika was born with microcephaly in Hawaii. Baby Born in New Jersey With Zika-Related Microcephaly 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z This is also why doctors think that women who have given birth to a baby with microcephaly because of Zika are unlikely to be at any higher risk during subsequent pregnancies. Zika precautions: What you need to know as you plan your summer travel 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z In April, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there was enough evidence to declare that Zika causes microcephaly and other brain defects. Girl with birth defects linked to Zika virus is born at New Jersey hospital 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z Zika infection in pregnant women is thought to be a cause of the birth defect microcephaly and other serious brain abnormalities in babies. Rio Olympics 2016: Djokovic says cancellation unthinkable 2016-05-28T04:00:00Z Yet the most vociferous criticism of the WHO’s announcement is that it fuels anti-disability sentiment by encouraging women to not conceive or birth babies that have microcephaly. WHO advice that women at Zika risk delay pregnancy isn't an abortion debate | Ann Neumann 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z The increase in microcephaly cases began in August in the state of Pernambuco, just south of Paraiba. Chasing an epidemic: On the road with Brazil's Zika detectives 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z Radiation triggered stillbirths and microcephaly, and cases of leukemia spiked a few years after the bombing. Obama lands near Hiroshima, where he'll be first U.S. president to visit site of nuclear bombing 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z Zika infections during pregnancy can cause serious fetal brain abnormalities, including microcephaly, which is characterized by abnormally small heads and severe developmental problems. How U.S. officials plan to protect Olympic athletes from Zika 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z Last month, CDC scientists confirmed that the virus causes microcephaly and other severe fetal abnormalities during pregnancy. For Zika-infected pregnancies, microcephaly risk may be as high as 13 percent 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z For example, they weren't certain all 400 microcephaly cases were correctly diagnosed. Researchers slowly homing in on risk of Zika birth defect 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z Other countries with outbreaks started reporting cases of microcephaly. Chasing an epidemic: On the road with Brazil's Zika detectives 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z And it looks only at microcephaly, a condition in which a baby’s skull is much smaller than expected because the brain hasn’t developed properly. Researchers slowly homing in on risk of Zika birth defect 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z The research was conducted by CDC scientists on about 400 babies with microcephaly from July through February in the Brazilian state of Bahia. Lamar Smith, House Science chairman, calls on Obama administration to raise Zika travel alert 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z The CDC and Harvard researchers found a strong association between the risk of microcephaly and infection during the first trimester, but "a negligible association in the second and third trimesters." For Zika-infected pregnancies, microcephaly risk may be as high as 13 percent 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z And it looks only at microcephaly, a condition in which a baby's skull is much smaller than expected because the brain hasn't developed properly. Researchers slowly homing in on risk of Zika birth defect 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z Genetic disorders, certain viruses and other known causes of microcephaly did not seem to be an issue in these cases. Chasing an epidemic: On the road with Brazil's Zika detectives 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z For example, they weren’t certain all 400 microcephaly cases were correctly diagnosed. Researchers slowly homing in on risk of Zika birth defect 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z It's not known if the virus itself causes eye problems or if the problems are a consequence of Zika-associated microcephaly. Doctors Spot New Vision Problems in Babies Struck by Zika 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z They then calculated the estimated microcephaly risk by comparing estimated infection risk in each trimester to microcephaly incidence. For Zika-infected pregnancies, microcephaly risk may be as high as 13 percent 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z "To begin with it's probably sensible just to screen babies with microcephaly," he said. Concern Zika causes baby eye problems - BBC News 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z The finding was a breakthrough -- some of the first biological evidence connecting the virus to microcephaly. Chasing an epidemic: On the road with Brazil's Zika detectives 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z Doctors now say the obvious birth defects such as microcephaly are only the tip of the iceberg. Doctors say Zika funding from Congress critical as some Republicans remain suspicious 2016-05-24T04:00:00Z Now, this new report on three Brazilian infants with microcephaly identified three new eye problems: retinal lesions, bleeding in the retina and abnormal blood vessel development in the retina. Doctors Spot New Vision Problems in Babies Struck by Zika 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z They were only able to provide a range of risk because of the significant uncertainty about the overall rate of Zika infection in the population studied and the accuracy of the microcephaly cases reported. For Zika-infected pregnancies, microcephaly risk may be as high as 13 percent 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z The disease is already known to cause a serious baby brain defect called microcephaly. Concern Zika causes baby eye problems - BBC News 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z Brain tissue collected from still births tested positive for the virus, as did spinal fluid from babies with microcephaly. Chasing an epidemic: On the road with Brazil's Zika detectives 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z The CDC has confirmed a link between Zika virus infection during pregnancy and microcephaly, a condition in which fetuses experience decreased head growth, abnormal brain development and other birth defects. Efforts to curb Zika underway in region 2016-05-23T04:00:00Z The researchers said all babies with microcephaly in geographic areas affected by Zika should be examined by an ophthalmologist, advice that echoes screening recommendations from the U.S. Doctors Spot New Vision Problems in Babies Struck by Zika 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z But that estimate, from the single outbreak, was based on microcephaly cases identified after the fact. For Zika-infected pregnancies, microcephaly risk may be as high as 13 percent 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z “It is not a question of whether babies will be born in the United States with Zika-related microcephaly — it is a question of when and how many,” Ron Klain, the former U.S. The Zika virus is basically our fault, WHO chief says 2016-05-23T04:00:00Z Here in Paraiba, the detectives started with a list of more than 800 reported cases of microcephaly in the region, which they winnowed to a sample of 190. Chasing an epidemic: On the road with Brazil's Zika detectives 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z CDC changed its position after reports that asymptomatic pregnant women who had no obvious complications gave birth to babies with microcephaly and other brain defects. Zika funding too low in House, Senate bills, Obama says 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z Obama previously requested $1.9 billion to fight the virus earlier this year, when scientists first began to make the link between the virus and microcephaly, an abnormally small head in babies. President Obama Blasts Congress Over Zika Funding 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z By contrast, the study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found the estimated risk for microcephaly with Zika infections in the first trimester of pregnancy ranged from 1 percent to 13 percent. For Zika-infected pregnancies, microcephaly risk may be as high as 13 percent 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z And as a result, already three babies have developed microcephaly — the same devastating condition that has left babies in Brazil and elsewhere with undersized brains and skulls. WHO: Zika virus off coast of Africa came from Americas 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z Unlike the Zika virus, it is not known to cause microcephaly in babies, but it is often lethal in itself, killing through high fevers, liver damage and organ failure. W.H.O. Calls Yellow Fever in Africa ‘Serious Concern’ 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z Zika often causes no symptoms or mild symptoms, but it can cause the serious birth defect microcephaly if a pregnant woman becomes infected. Tennessee registers 3rd Zika virus case from foreign travel 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z Some women have sought illegal abortions before knowing whether their babies had microcephaly. Brazil’s Abortion Restrictions Compound Challenge of Zika Virus 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z An analysis of a 2013-2014 Zika outbreak in French Polynesia estimated the risk for microcephaly to be around 1 percent for pregnant women infected in their first trimester. For Zika-infected pregnancies, microcephaly risk may be as high as 13 percent 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z "But of course this will depend on whether we see serious side effects. We don't even know yet what the full impact of Zika is, besides microcephaly and some other neurological diseases," he told CNN. Health Highlights: May 18, 2016 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z "This is especially so for pregnant women, or women planning to become pregnant, travelling to areas where there is Zika, as there is now a proven link with microcephaly and other birth defects." Zika virus may reach Europe this summer - BBC News 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z The effects of Zika are not very severe for most adults, but for pregnant women, the virus can cause a serious birth defect called microcephaly and other severe birth defects. Senate Passes $1 Billion Measure to Combat Zika 2016-05-17T04:00:00Z There is no exception for microcephaly or other developmental defects caused by Zika. Brazil’s Abortion Restrictions Compound Challenge of Zika Virus 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z In babies born to infected mothers, the Zika virus can cause unusually small heads and brain damage, a condition called microcephaly, as well as other neurological abnormalities. Emergency Funding for Zika Virus in Senate’s Hands, Amid Discord 2016-05-17T04:00:00Z So while Puerto Rico’s debt crisis lingers and the island suffers its first Zika-related microcephaly case, congressional resources are going into forcing Facebook to pay more attention to whatever vomit the Daily Caller publishes. Here are some of the insane things our do-nothing Congress is wasting taxpayer money on 2016-05-16T04:00:00Z A health department statement referred to a male fetus that showed "severe microcephaly and calcifications in the brain accompanied by Zika-wide presence of the virus." Puerto Rico reports first Zika-related case of microcephaly 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z He added, “I think a case of microcephaly will get people going.” Puerto Rico Reports First Microcephaly Case Linked to Zika 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z In fact, Brazilian evangelical legislators are considering a bill to increase penalties for women who abort a fetus with microcephaly. Brazil’s Abortion Restrictions Compound Challenge of Zika Virus 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it conducted the laboratory test that confirmed the microcephaly diagnosis. Puerto Rico is reporting its first microcephaly case related to Zika amid an outbreak of the mosquito-borne virus 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z More cases of microcephaly are possible, since the virus is confirmed to cause microcephaly. Zika: Puerto Rico Reports First Case of Microcephaly 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z Zika has been scientifically proven to cause microcephaly in unborn children, resulting in babies born with abnormally small heads and severe brain damage. Health expert recommends moving Rio Olympics due to Zika virus threat 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z And frightening consequences for pregnant women and their unborn children include the conclusion, per the CDC, that "Zika infection is a cause of microcephaly and other severe fetal brain defects." World War Zika 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z |
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