10 Facts You Have To Know About The Zika Virus

7. Harmful To Fetuses

Those who are pregnant or who think that they might be pregnant should avoid this virus at all costs. It will be spread to the baby and could cause birth defects or other complications. Microcephaly, which is a defect in the brain, has been reported in infants whose mothers are diagnosed with the Zika virus.

More research has yet to be done as to the effects of this disease on unborn children, but it is clear that it is harmful. Pregnant women should then stay away from areas of the world that are known for this illness and do their best to avoid mosquito bites. Once the Zika virus is healed, it has not shown to have any effects on future pregnancies.