Microcephaly in Zika Virus Infection
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Zika virus (ZIKV) is a flavivirus transmitted by the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes with recent outbreaks in the Americas, and 84 countries and territories reporting active ZIKV transmission [1-3]. One of the greatest concerns regarding ZIKV infection is the risk of microcephaly. Microcephaly is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by a head size less than 2 standard deviations below the mean typical head size [4]. Infants with microcephaly can have a range of problems such as developmental delays, seizures, vision and hearing loss, and difficulty feeding.
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