Zika is a mosquito-borne virus that has exhibited a strong potential connection to the neurologically debilitating birth defect microcephaly, a condition in which babies are born with abnormally small heads. A potential link between ZIka and the immune system disorder Guillain- Barré syndrome has also been suggested.
The virus has proliferated in countries across South America, Central America and the Caribbean. The CDC has issued special precautions for pregnant travelers.
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