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Can larvicide cause microcephaly in infants?
No, larvicide does not cause microcephaly in infants.
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
What is a benign hemangioma?
A benign hemangioma is a non-cancerous tumor that is made up of clustered blood vessels. This type of mass is the result of a malformation of angioblastic tissue that is formed during fetal life.
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.
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.
What are the characteristics of infancy?
there are five characteristics of infancy: 1.Infancy is the shortest of all developmental periods. 2.Infancy is the time of radical adjustments. 3.Infancy is a plateau in development. 4.Infancy is a preview of later development. 5.Infancy is a hazardous period.
How long do you live if you have microcephaly?
they live to be 20 or to aleast 35 if they are lucky
Can you give a sentence using the word INFANCY in it?
You are so infancy. or This is the hospital of infancy.
