Healthy babies exposed to Zika in the womb may suffer developmental delays

A small group of toddlers in Colombia missed milestones for movement and social interaction

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Neurologist Sarah Mulkey (left) assesses a 5-month-old baby in Colombia who was exposed to the Zika virus in the womb. The baby, born healthy, is part of a group of infants who were followed to screen for developmental issues.

Children’s National Hospital

Babies from Colombia who were born healthy after being exposed to the Zika virus in the womb showed signs of neurodevelopmental delays by 18 months of age, a small study finds.