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Results 1 - 5 of 5 for microcephaly
  1. Brain Malformations (National Library of Medicine)  
    Most brain malformations begin long before a baby is born. Something damages the developing nervous system or causes it to develop abnormally. Sometimes it's ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/brainmalformations.html - Health Topics
  2. Zika Virus (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... and taking acetaminophen might help. Zika can cause microcephaly (a serious birth defect of the brain) and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/zikavirus.html - Health Topics
  3. Craniofacial Abnormalities (National Library of Medicine)  
    Craniofacial is a medical term that relates to the bones of the skull and face. Craniofacial abnormalities are birth defects of the face or head. Some, like cleft ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/craniofacialabnormalities.html - Health Topics
  4. Developmental Disabilities (National Library of Medicine)  
    Developmental disabilities are severe, long-term problems. They may be physical, such as blindness. They may affect mental ability, such as learning disabilities. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/developmentaldisabilities.html - Health Topics
  5. Infections and Pregnancy (National Library of Medicine)  
    During pregnancy, some common infections like the common cold or a skin infection do not usually cause serious problems. But other infections can be dangerous ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/infectionsandpregnancy.html - Health Topics