Microcephaly may be caused by problems with brain development or being exposed to alcohol and certain drugs, chemicals and infections in the womb. Zika virus infection during pregnancy causes microcephaly. If you're pregnant and think you may have Zika, call your health care provider.
What are some things that cause Hydroencephaly or microcephaly?
Causes of congenital hydrocephalus (present at birth)
- CMV (cytomegalovirus)
- German measles (rubella)
- mumps.
- syphilis.
- toxoplasmosis.
What virus is linked to microcephaly?
Zika and Microcephaly
Zika virus infection during pregnancy is a cause of microcephaly. During pregnancy, a baby's head grows because the baby's brain grows.
