congenital
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Congenital Zika syndrome is characterised by heart problems, joint issues and difficulty co-ordinating chewing and swallowing.
From BBC • Aug. 3, 2025
During the 2015-2016 Zika outbreak in the Americas, there was a surge in miscarriages and babies born with extremely small heads and other severe birth defects, collectively called Congenital Zika Syndrome.
From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2024
“It is an anatomically and functionally significant Congenital Heart Defect which can and will be treated,” the statement said.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 25, 2023
Congenital syphilis, in which a mother with untreated syphilis passes the infection to her baby, is also on the rise in Houston.
From Salon • Jul. 17, 2023
“She passed away eight years ago now. Congenital heart defect.”
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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