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First Zika Birth Defect In Puerto Rico

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Friday, Puerto Rico reported its first case of a baby born with microcephaly as a result of Zika. Officials say the medical condition was not identified until the mother was eight months pregnant. The newborn has severe brain defects, hearing, and vision problems, and remains in the hospital in the capital of San Juan. 31,500 Zika cases have been reported in Puerto Rico, including in over 2,400 pregnant women. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expects an influx of babies born with severe deformities in Puerto Rico in upcoming months.

Added on the 30/10/2016 13:48:33 - Copyright : Wochit

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