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26 maj 2022 · Microcephaly (my-kroh-SEF-uh-lee) is a rare neurological condition in which an infant's head is much smaller than the heads of other children of the same age and sex. Sometimes detected at birth, microcephaly often occurs when there is a problem with brain development in the womb or when the brain stops growing after birth.
Microcephaly is a condition that causes your baby’s head to be smaller than expected for their size and age. Microcephaly happens when your baby’s brain needs more time to grow or doesn’t develop completely.
16 maj 2024 · Microcephaly (my-crow-sef-ah-lee) is a birth defect where a baby’s head is smaller than expected. Babies with microcephaly often have smaller brains that might not have developed properly. Researchers estimate that about 1 in every 1,150 babies is born with microcephaly in the US.
Microcephaly is a condition where a baby's head is much smaller than normal. It is most often present at birth (congenital). Most children with microcephaly also have a small brain and an intellectual disability. Some children with small heads have normal intelligence.
27 paź 2021 · Microcephaly is a rare birth defect in which a baby has a small head compared to other babies of the same age. Infections, using alcohol and certain drugs during pregnancy, and exposure to toxic chemicals may increase the risk.
Microcephaly is a very rare birth defect occurring in approximately 1 baby per every 800 to 5,000 births in the U.S. Babies who are born with microcephaly have smaller-than-average head circumferences and can potentially have lifelong disabilities.
Microcephaly is a condition in which a baby’s head is much smaller than expected for the baby’s age. This could be due to the brain not developing properly either during pregnancy or after birth up to the first few years of life.
