In most instances, a woman who becomes infected with the Zika virus, which can cause a rash and fever, does not exhibit any symptoms; however, her unborn child may be exposed to the infection. The Zika virus can cause a rash and fever. There is a possibility that this will result in the development of congenital disabilities as well as other health problems, such as microcephaly. Researchers have recently discovered that the virus can inhibit the growth of the fetus in pregnant rhesus macaques. Additionally, the virus affects the interaction between the mother and the newborn, which may pave the way for developing new treatments.
Cell is the name of the publication that published the study. There were a total of 26 pregnancies that were successfully carried to term by women who had Zika-related abnormalities while they were holding their babies. One of these was a live birth, while the other five were abortions that occurred during pregnancy. The researchers found that infections that happened during the first trimester of pregnancy were associated with a risk of brain abnormalities, including microcephaly, which was more than twice as high as infections that occurred during the second or third trimester of pregnancy. This was the case when compared to infections during the third or second trimester of pregnancy.
An increase in the incidence of infection during the third trimester of pregnancy was also associated with several other health problems, such as low amniotic fluid and ulcerative eye lesions in mothers.
It is usual for a baby’s head to grow larger during pregnancy to make room for the development of the baby’s brain. On the other hand, a small skull can be produced if the brain develops excessively rapidly. This can lead to a wide range of medical complications, including the loss of hearing and vision, seizures, developmental delay, and difficulties with movement.
For instance, the case of Zika, an abnormal form of this disease known as microcephaly, has been a cause for concern on a global scale ever since it was discovered for the very first time in Brazil in the year 2015. Zika syndrome is a brain disease that can also result in a variety of other health problems. It has been established that the disorder is associated with Zika syndrome, which is a brain disease.
Using evidence that the virus does cause damage to the brains of fetuses, both directly and indirectly, by altering the placenta.
Even though scientists have not yet been able to determine the cause of the microcephaly that has been linked to Zika, they think that the virus attacks embryonic cells in the uterus and has an effect on the placenta, which prevents the brain from developing in a typical manner. Additional health problems, such as neurological abnormalities and miscarriage, have been linked to the virus. These are just two of the many health problems related to the virus.
Using evidence that the virus does cause damage to the brains of fetuses, both directly and indirectly, by altering the placenta, the recently published study, which is based on two different sets of laboratory trials, provides evidence that the virus does cause damage. It was discovered that the brain development of both groups of rats infected with the virus was hindered.
The first set of experiments revealed that the mitochondria of the fetal cells had been damaged, and the cells themselves had shrunk in size. In the second group, changes in the cellular structures that are accountable for regulating movement and balance were observed. Earlier research has confirmed that Zika does cause damage to the neurons of the fetus and that this damage can be transmitted to the infants through the placenta. These discoveries have been made possible due to the discoveries made.
In their work, the researchers emphasize that their findings demonstrate the necessity of developing more effective tools to diagnose fetal infections caused by Zika during the third trimester of pregnancy. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of closely monitoring affected infants after delivery for indications of impairments and other health issues. Furthermore, they emphasize that women who are attempting to conceive should avoid places where there is a possibility of being exposed to the Zika virus and make use of ways to protect themselves, such as using condoms while engaging in sexual activity. This is because the Zika virus can be transmitted from person to person through certain situations.
It is also recommended that they wait until after their last possible exposure or until any symptoms have subsided before making another attempt to conceive a child as soon as it is possible to do so. The provision of emergency contraception should be made available to women who have engaged in sexual activity without the protection of medical protection.
