Source: AgriLife Today
Initially, the Zika virus was considered a “mild” disease, but public health officials have become increasingly concerned that pregnant women who contract Zika can pass the virus to their unborn babies. “The main cause for concern is the possibility the Zika virus may cause microcephaly, a condition where the fetal brain and head do not fully develop and reach normal size,” said Dr. Mike Merchant, AgriLife Extension urban entomologist located in Dallas. “Currently, there is no vaccine or preventive treatment for Zika, nor is there a cure for microcephaly.”
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