The zika virus has been linked with microcephaly too😢

Janette

This is linked to ARPKD, found in young infants and some children before birth. It is caused by the inability to release hydrogen ions in the distal convoluted tubule. It occurs because of the affect that this genetic condition has on amniotic fluid concentration in the amniotic sac. The reduced amniotic fluid results in the amniotic sac compressing the childs skull and resulting in polycystic kidneys. These two factors affect development and often result in the death of these young infants 

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Microcephaly

Microcephaly is a very rare condition that is noticeable immediately at birth, and sometimes even before. It affects 1 in every 666,666 in the U.S. With microcephaly, the brain is unable to develop properly, or in some cases ceases to grow at all, while the baby is still in the womb. This causes the head to be smaller than a normal infant’s head at birth. Many believe that the disease is caused by exposure to harmful substances while in the womb, exposure to radiation, or genetic problems. The disease is usually paired with Down’s syndrome. Those who have microcephaly are usually mentally retarded and will have issues with hyperactivity, dwarfism, seizures, balance issues, speech and motor problems, as well as others.

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