Does Zika Fever Pose An Imminent Threat To Your Unborn Child?

Does Zikā Virus Really Cause Microcephaly? Zika virus infection is NOT THE ONLY explanation of MICROCEPHALY. *Microcephaly: abnormally small head, a condition associated with incomplete brain development. POSSIBLE CAUSES: West Nile Virus Rubella Toxoplasmosis Cytomegalovirus + at least 19 GENETIC MUTATIONS, IOI including: Malnutrition The death of Fetal alcohol The mother's Radiation use of the anti-epileptic drug phenytoin an identical syndrome Exposure twin while stillI pregnant in the womb The mother's Poorly Ischemic or Phenylketonuria in the mother hypothyroidis controlled hemorrhagic gestational diabetes stroke while still in the womb In Brazil, there seem to be many more cases of microcephaly than Zika virus. *Statistics as of February 1st, 2016: 732 babies referred to a specialist being suspected of having the condition 272 460 have the don't have the condition condition ONLY 6 266 babies have microcephaly due to due to other causes Zika virus. Avoid Zika Virus Infection Avoid travel to following areas, if at all possible: • Northeastern Brazil, • Central Africa, • Micronesia Avoid contact with mosquitoes Avoid outdoor exposure at times mosquitoes are most likely to bite, at dusk and dawn. When you go outside, favor direct sunlight, wear pants and long sleeves and use natural repellents. Practice safe sex Practice safe sex, especially if you or anyone involved has been to an area with mosquitoes that carry the Zika virus within the past several weeks. SHARE THE KNOWLEDGE. SHARE THE INFOGRAPH. SteadyHealth.com ASK, SHARE, CONTRIBUTE. ONLINE HEALTH-RELATED COMMUNITY.