What is the relation between microcephaly and zika?
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Hello, I am a mother of two children. I am very much worried about the spreading of zika virus in India. I am keeping myself updated about the fatality of this virus, along with the symptoms and treatment options. I learnt that there is a relation between microcephaly and zika virus. Kindly elaborate on this. Thank you.
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@debangana Microcephaly is a birth defect in which a baby’s head is smaller than expected when compared to babies of the same sex and age. Babies with microcephaly often have smaller brains that might not have developed properly. Zika virus infection during pregnancy is a cause of microcephaly. During pregnancy, a baby’s head grows because the baby’s brain grows. Microcephaly can occur because a baby’s brain has not developed properly during pregnancy or has stopped growing after birth