Contracting Zika while pregnant may have a negative impact on the unborn fetus. In this video, infectious disease specialist, Dalilah Restrepo, MD, explains the risks of microcephaly, a birth defect that affects the mental development of the child.
The Zika virus is a tropical disease spread by the Aedes mosquito. The most common symptoms for Zika virus are usually mild and include fever, rash, joint pain and red eyes. Learn more about the Zika virus from top health experts.
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