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Can larvicide cause microcephaly in infants?
No, larvicide does not cause microcephaly in infants.
What is benign microcephaly of infancy?
Head circumference is a direct reflection of head growth When the growth is below norms it is classed as microcephaly. The result of microcephaly is a degree of retardation in growth. If the microcephaly is benign, the limitation is not significant in development.
How prevalent is microcephaly?
Microcephaly is a rare neurological condition and occurs worldwide. Little detailed information on the prevalence of the disorder is available. Microcephaly does not appear to be more prevalent among any race or one gender
What are the special concerns regarding patients with microcephaly?
As microcephaly is often associated with chromosomal abnormalities, the specific genetic cause for a person's microcephaly should be determined, if possible. Genetic counseling is available to help parents
Does fetus head circumference in the 2nd percentile mean microcephaly?
Microcephaly is an extremely rare condition in which the fetus's head circumference is lower then one percentile.
What are the causes of microcephaly?
Microcephaly can be caused by genetic factors, infections during pregnancy (such as Zika virus), exposure to harmful substances, or certain medical conditions.
Why did scientists make skull casts of modern individuals with microcephaly?
Scientists made skull casts of modern individuals with microcephaly to study the physical characteristics and differences in skull shape compared to normal individuals. By examining these casts, researchers can better understand the condition of microcephaly and how it affects the development of the skull. This research can also help in diagnosing and distinguishing microcephaly from other cranial abnormalities.
What causes you to get heart disease?
Reasons of having Heart Disease : ^ Lifestyle ^Improper Diet ^Heridetary
How does the use of pyriproxyfen relate to the development of microcephaly in infants?
Research has shown that there is no direct link between the use of pyriproxyfen and the development of microcephaly in infants. Pyriproxyfen is an insect growth regulator commonly used to control mosquito populations, but studies have not found evidence to suggest that it causes microcephaly in infants.
What are the potential causes of microcephaly in infants?
Microcephaly in infants can be caused by genetic factors, infections during pregnancy (such as Zika virus), exposure to harmful substances, or certain medical conditions.
How long do you live if you have microcephaly?
they live to be 20 or to aleast 35 if they are lucky
What are the non-genetic causes of microcephaly?
Other possible causes of microcephaly include infections during pregnancy (rubella, cytomegalovirus, toxoplasmosis), adverse effects of medication, and the excessive use of alcohol by the mother during pregnancy
