Microcephaly Life Expectancy at Life

Microcephaly Life Expectancy. I just heard the news that my sister is in fact expecting a baby with microcephaly. By stanton1864153286 | 1 post, last post over a year ago.

Stanton1864153286 over a year ago. Although a number of treatments can help an individual suffering from microcephaly to achieve a satisfying, productive life, the concern of life expectancy is a difficult one to address. I just heard the news that my sister is in fact expecting a baby with microcephaly.

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In general, life expectancy for children who have microcephaly is reduced, and the prospects of attaining normal brain function is poor. Prognosis for microcephaly varies and depends upon the presence of other existing medical conditions. Microcephaly is also caused if the mother used drugs, alcohol, had an infection (zika virus, german measles, chickenpox), was exposed to toxins, or suffered untreated pku while she was pregnant. I just heard the news that my sister is in fact expecting a baby with microcephaly.