Zika neurological issues Tag

When it comes to the Zika virus, the scariest aspect of the disease is what we still do not know. Since the virus was first discovered in the 1940s, researchers have been uncovering its devastating effects on the brains of developing children and fetuses. In recent years, the Zika virus has drastically expanded into the Americas, and now new studies are showing its potential neurological effects on adults. Below, we dive into what we now know about this mosquito-borne disease, and how to best protect yourself and your loved ones. Zika’s Biggest Known Threats Typically, Zika virus symptoms are fairly mild and resemble those of the common cold, so the infection can go unnoticed. Zika poses the biggest threat to pregnant women, as it causes birth defects and pregnancy problems such as microcephaly, where an infant’s head is underdeveloped. Many Zika infected pregnancies have resulted in severe microcephaly where the skull has...