Increase in microcephaly reported in Northeast Brazil: Public health emergency declared, guidance for pregnant women

Earlier this week, Brazil health officials reported 141 suspected cases of microcephaly in 44 municipalities in Pernambuco state in Northeast Brazil during the past four months. In a typical year, 10 cases are seen. In addition, there are also reports in the Rio Grande do Norte and Paraiba, but in smaller proportions. This prompted the ["]