Miscarriages linked to the Zika virus in the United States have not been previously reported, but they have been reported in Brazil, where Zika virus is widespread.
The mosquito-borne virus has also been linked to microcephany, a birth defect resulting in an abnormally small head size for affected babies. Additionally, there has been a reported link between Zika and Guillain-Barre syndrome, according to the Chicago Tribune report. Guillain-Barre can cause paralysis in adults.
As of Feb. 3, there have been 35 travel-associated Zika virus disease cases reported in the U.S., according to the CDC. There have been no locally acquired vector-borne cases reported.
The CDC has set up a special page for pregnant women about the Zika virus online. Access it here.
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