Spain was the first case in Europe of an infant born with microcephaly associated with the zika virus. It is reported that the child's mother was infected after a trip to Latin America.
A child born on Monday is believed to be the only reported case associated with microcephaly in Europe, said the country's Ministry of health. Spain was 190 known cases of zika virus to date, according to the Ministry of health, 189 contract abroad, while one case - sexually transmitted diseases.
Not every child born from Zeke-infected mother suffers from microcephaly or other congenital defects. Spanish Secretary of public health Joan Guys said that 5 other women with the virus have given birth to healthy children.
The world health organization declared a global emergency due to a virus zika, which is very dangerous for pregnant women and newborn children. In April, the US centers for control and prevention of diseases confirmed that the virus causes microcephaly and other birth defects, and joined the who warns you about potentially serious risks associated with infection.
The zika virus, which is spread by mosquitoes, has spread to at least 65 countries. Who estimates 3 million to 4 million people across North and South America are infected with the virus in the next year.
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