Preventing & Treating Microcephaly

Preventing Environmental Factors

Preventing environmental factors can also be key to preventing microcephaly. For one, certain areas known to be infested with the Aedes species mosquitos that can become infected with the Zika virus and pass on the infection via bites can be avoided. If you live in such an area, where mosquitos also pass on chikungunya and dengue viruses, take immaculate care of your mosquito prevention. Other environmental factors include substances that might harm the infant such as drugs, alcohol, or chemicals. If you are normally around these substances, check with your prenatal care physician as to which chemicals should be avoided at which stages of the pregnancy, or avoid such environmental factors altogether if possible.