The Zika virus has been found to cause microcephaly and other birth defects. — -- A first of its kind study of U.S.-born babies exposed to the Zika virus shows higher rates of birth defects ...

Symptoms appear within 14 days of the initial infection. However, about four out of five people who are infected with Zika do not experience any symptoms at all and probably don't know they have it.

A case in Brazil last year raised concerns about the impact of Zika on infants. A baby born to a woman infected during pregnancy appeared normal, although it had Zika virus in its blood at birth ...

Zika virus infection in babies is really more than just having a small head. These babies can be affected by a whole host of problems, including seizures, irritability, difficulty swallowing ...

Zika virus may linger in babies' blood for months, with unknown effects Zika appears to be most destruction in early pregnancy, when the fetal brain is undergoing tremendous growth, Fauci said.

The Zika virus can harm developing fetuses even if a pregnant woman’s infection is so mild she shows no symptoms, scientists from Colombia and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

Symptoms. Most people infected with Zika virus won’t have symptoms. ... October 30, 2015 - Brazil reports an increase in the cases of microcephaly, babies born with abnormally small heads: ...

Zika virus infections are usually mild in adults, but it can result in birth defects such as microcephaly in babies when their mothers are infected while pregnant.

Zika virus is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause mild symptoms such as fever, rash, and joint pain. However, it poses a significant risk to pregnant women as it can lead to severe birth defects ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio—Contracting the Zika virus during pregnancy can lead to permanent changes in the immune system of the baby, found a study from the Cleveland Clinic. Although 95% of babies born ...

Zika: Common Symptoms of Zika Virus Infection Fever: Typically low-grade, usually below 102°F (38.9°C), and often one of the first symptoms. Rash: A maculopapular rash with red spots and bumps ...

As many as 10 pregnant women from Pune who had earlier tested positive for the Zika virus infection have delivered healthy babies, bringing relief to their families and the health department ...