Microcephaly

Microcephaly is a neonatal malformation defined as a head size much smaller compared with other babies of the same age and sex. If this combines with poor brain growth, babies with microcephaly can develop developmental disabilities. The severity of microcephaly ranges from mild to severe.
Source: WHO news on Zika virus - Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: congenital anomalies [subject], birth defects, emergencies [subject], emergency preparedness, crises, emergency preparedness, noma [subject], cancrum oris, zika, zika Source Type: news