The Zika virus may not seem as big a threat but don’t let your guard down — especially if you’re pregnant or trying to be. Those trying to conceive, and their partners, are advised to check with their doctor on how long to wait after visiting a location with active Zika infection. Zika does its damage by attacking developing brain cells called neural progenitor cells, and babies retain many of those cells for months after birth. Zika infection also can lead to miscarriage or stillbirth. After all, one way Zika does its damage is by attacking developing brain cells called neural progenitor cells, and babies retain many of those cells for months after birth.

Source: Hindustan Times June 30, 2017 05:37 UTC