Since the beginning of the Zika virus epidemic in 2014, much has been learned about the effects of antenatal exposure to this severe, mosquito-transmitted virus.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Zika virus infection during pregnancy poses severe risks to the fetus, ranging from congenital Zika syndrome, microcephaly, to milder neurodevelopmental issues.
Congenital Zika syndrome is characterized by a variety of alterations that can impact cognitive, language, and motor development.
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