Zika virus continues to wipe South America youngest Generation.

​A report on BBC says the Zika virus, an alarming and disturbing infection that may be linked to thousands of babies being born with underdeveloped brains, is spreading through the Americas.
Some areas have declared a state of emergency, doctors have described it as "a pandemic in progress" and some are even advising women in affected countries to delay getting pregnant.
What are the symptomsDeaths are rare and only one in five people infected is thought to develop symptoms.
These include: mild fever
■ conjunctivitis (red, sore eyes)
■ headache
■ joint pain
■ a rash

A rare nervous system disorder, Guillain-Barre syndrome, that can cause temporary paralysis has been linked to the infection.
There is no vaccine or drug treatment. Patients are advised to rest and drink plenty of fluids.

But the biggest concern is the impact it could have on babies developing in the womb and the surge in microcephaly.

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