Zika and Pregnancy: Questions and Answers
This web page provides answers to frequently asked questions about the Zika Virus and its affect on unborn babies.
Questions include
- How does Zika virus affect pregnant women and fetuses?
- Is there a treatment for Zika?
- What does PAHO recommend for pregnant women living in areas where Zika virus is circulating?
- Should pregnant women travel to areas where Zika is circulating?
- What does PAHO recommend to women of childbearing age with respect to becoming pregnant in areas where Zika virus is circulating?
- Can mothers transmit Zika virus to their babies during pregnancy or childbirth?
- How can microcephaly be confirmed in a baby?
Last modified: August 27, 2019