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There is no known cure for microcephaly. [3] Treatment is symptomatic and supportive. [3] Because some cases of microcephaly and its associated symptoms may be a result of amino acid deficiencies, treatment with amino acids in these cases has been shown to improve symptoms such as seizures and motor function delays. [69]
Treatment anti-epileptics Spastic tetraplegia, thin corpus callosum, and progressive microcephaly (often referred to by its acronym SPATCCM ) is a rare autosomal recessive disease caused by mutations in the SLC1A4 gene encoding the ASCT1 protein.
There is currently no specific treatment for Zika virus infection. Care is supportive with treatment of pain, fever, and itching. [ 38 ] Some authorities have recommended against using aspirin and other NSAIDs as these have been associated with hemorrhagic syndrome when used for other flaviviruses.
Bacteria on medical implants can be highly resistant to antibiotics and account for a large proportion of hospital-acquired infections. Experts create ‘living medicine’ to treat antibiotic ...
Severe progressions of infection have been linked to the development of microcephaly in the unborn child, while mild infections potentially can lead to neurocognitive disorders later in life. [ 67 ] [ 68 ] [ 69 ] Congenital brain abnormalities other than microcephaly have also been reported after a Zika outbreak. [ 70 ]
Fecal bacteria If the heebie-jeebies aren’t enough to avoid fecally contaminated waters, these bacteria can bring on nausea, vomiting, respiratory illness, and infection, according to the U.S ...
Colombia reported its first cases of microcephaly associated to the Zika virus on April 14, 2016. [126] The CDC authorized emergency use of a Zika Virus RNA Qualitative test on April 28 to detect Zika virus in the blood of patients who have symptoms of Zika virus infection and live in or have traveled to an area with ongoing Zika virus ...
Here's what to know about the contagious virus and how best to prevent an infection. Norovirus, also known as the stomach bug, is spreading across the U.S. ... "There is no treatment except to ...