# What is the relationship between Zika virus infection and microcephaly in newborns?

- Topic: FAQ
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- Source: Dr. Ubirajara Barroso Jr. by Securex

An outbreak of Zika virus disease in Brazil in 2015 was followed by an increase in newborns with microcephaly and brain malformations, suggesting a link between the two conditions.

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