The Zika outbreak is becoming notorious as of late, with hundreds of new born babies being brought into the world with illnesses and severe birth defects. Now, a new report shows that a neuorological disorder on the rise as well due to the virus. Hit the jump for the full scoop.
(Video) First Sexually Transmitted Case Of The Zika Virus Reported In The U.S.
The Zika virus has now made its way to the United States. First people thought the virus was being spread through mosquitos, but now we see that the virus has been spread through sexual contact. The Centers for Disease Control has just confirmed the first non-travel related Zika case.
(Video) El Salvador Tells Woman To Holdout On Getting Pregnant For Two Years Because Of Zika Virus
The government in El Salvador is asking woman not to get pregnant until 2018. They are trying to stop the Zika virus from spreading and feel like this would be one of the best ways to end it. Apparently other reigons are asking their woman to do the same thing. This virus is mosquito-borne and has been linked to at least 4,000 cases of microcephaly in Brazil. This disease causes babies to be born with small heads.
