By Anthony Zurcher
The World Health
Organization has issued a report suggesting a possible
rapid spread of the Zika virus across North and South America. The infection, generally carried by
mosquitoes, has caused thousands of babies to be born with underdeveloped
brains and also causes symptoms in adults such as fever. No current treatment
is available to help combat the disease, and the Pan American Health
Organization has urgently advised people to protect themselves with insect
repellant. The governments of some South American countries, notably Brazil and
Colombia, are even asking women to avoid pregnancy until daily inspections are conducted.
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