are zika babies mentally challenged?
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Babies born with microcephaly can have trouble moving their arms and legs and problems with feeding because of difficulties sucking and swallowing. A smaller head at birth is also associated with mental retardation.
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Brain abnormalities associated with congenital Zika syndrome have been identified by ultrasound in the second and third trimesters in published case reports. CDC previously recommended serial ultrasounds every 3-4 weeks for women exposed during pregnancy with laboratory evidence of Zika virus infection.
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Microcephaly & Other Birth Defects 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.
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Signs and symptoms The incubation period (the time from exposure to symptoms) of Zika virus disease is estimated to be 3–14 days. The majority of people infected with Zika virus do not develop symptoms.
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The Zika (ZEE'-kuh) virus is a mosquito-borne viral infection that primarily occurs in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Most people infected with the Zika virus have no signs and symptoms, while others report mild fever, rash and muscle pain.
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noun. Also called Zika fever, Zika disease, Zika virus disease. an illness caused by a chiefly mosquito-borne virus of the genus Flavivirus, typically characterized by mild fever, rash, and joint pain. the virus that causes this illness; Zika virus.
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Emotional and social milestones are not always as easy to assess, but delays in these can also indicate a child has cerebral palsy or another developmental disorder. A 2-month old baby should be able to smile at people and use simple self-calming techniques.
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So far, neither Zika virus latency (the dormant virus is present within a cell in a lysogenic life cycle and can be reactivated) nor a chronic clinical course of infection have been observed. To date, there is neither a vaccine to prevent Zika virus infections nor is there a specific antiviral treatment.
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Infection with Zika virus is also associated with other complications of pregnancy including preterm birth and miscarriage. An increased risk of neurologic complications is associated with Zika virus infection in adults and children, including Guillain-Barré syndrome, neuropathy and myelitis.
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A: The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are fever, rash, headache, joint pain, red eyes, and muscle pain. Many people infected with Zika won't have symptoms or will have mild symptoms, which can last for several days to a week.
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The virus can cause microcephaly, which severely limits brain development among fetuses and newborns, and other serious birth defects. Zika is also linked to Guillain-Barré syndrome, a condition that damages the nervous system.
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["Many people infected with Zika virus won't have symptoms or will only have mild symptoms.", 'Your doctor may order a blood or urine test to help determine if you have Zika.', 'There is no specific medicine for Zika.']
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Comprehensive ultrasound examination to evaluate fetal anatomy is recommended for all women at 18–22 weeks' gestation. The optimal timing of ultrasound among pregnant women with possible maternal Zika virus exposure remains unknown. Abnormalities have been detected anywhere from 2 to 29 weeks after symptom onset.
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Children aged four to 11 who had a NICU admission were nearly twice as likely to have any mental disorder or have more than one mental illness. The risk of separation anxiety disorder, specific phobia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or oppositional defiant disorder also increased.
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Breastfeeding. Zika virus has been found in breast milk. Possible Zika virus infections have been identified in breastfeeding babies, but Zika virus transmission through breast milk has not been confirmed.
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My partner and I are traveling to Mexico Riviera Maya(Quintana roo) in the middle of january 2019. I am currently pregnant and worried about the Zika virus, we have done a lot of research and as of the 24th Dec 2018 there has only been 2 known cases of zika in that area. It's a very low risk but still a risk.
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Most people infected with the Zika virus have no signs and symptoms, while others report mild fever, rash and muscle pain. Other signs and symptoms may include headache, red eyes (conjunctivitis) and a general feeling of discomfort.