HACKENSACK, NJ — A woman with the Zika virus gave birth to a baby with microcephaly at Hackensack University Medical Center.
The 31-year-old mother contracted the virus while in Honduras.
According to WBC, ‘the baby also has intestinal and visual issues.’
Microcephaly is a condition in which a baby’s head is significantly smaller than expected, often due to abnormal brain development.
Symptoms vary and include intellectual disability and speech delay. In severe cases, there may be seizures and abnormal muscle functionality.
There is no cure for microcephaly. Treatment involves supportive care, symptom management, and close monitoring.
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