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An Anonymous Coward writes:

Zika virus has been known for quite some time, but it gained notoriety recently due to its possible linkage to birth defect.

Science News has a summary report on Zika virus:
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/special-report-heres-what-we-know-about-zika [sciencenews.org]

A report on the studies of its possible linkage to microcephaly, a birth defect of babies with undersized and underdeveloped brains:
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/how-zika-became-prime-suspect-microcephaly-mystery [sciencenews.org]

In short, evidences are mounting, but still not quite a confirmation. The studies are continuing.

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