re: Fourth Pregnant Zika in the US confirmed: New York City

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Microcephaly affects 2 - 2 1/2% of the entire
population. Microcephaly is COMMON - it is far more
common than other well known disorders (i.e.
Autism). Microcephaly affects more than 25,000
infants in the United States each year.

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Microcephaly is common, affecting more than 25,000 infants in the United States each year. If it is not present at birth, it usually has developed by the time a child is two years old. While microcephaly is not a disease, it is an important sign that may point to other conditions.

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Annually, approximately 25,000 infants in the United States will be diagnosed with microcephaly

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In a broad sense, projected life expectancy for patients affected with microcephaly is lessened, and the prediction of regular brain development is far less. The condition is comparatively uncommon, affecting about 25,000 kids in the United States every year.

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