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Will the Zika Virus Finally Allow Women to Opt Out of Pregnancy?

Microcephaly The Zika virus is linked to causing the recent surge in what was once a rare condition-- microcephaly --a birth defect characterized by small heads and brains (as depicted above).  Linked to the spread of Zika is the  "Tiger Mosquito " as carrier, whose territory due to Global Warming has been expanding, to pretty much everywhere except Canada. Asian tiger mosquito Thus it is an invasive species, more commonly known as the Asian tiger mosquito  (Aedes albopictus) , n amed for the black-and-white stripes on its body and known for its aggression as the Asian tiger bites all day long, from morning until night, unlike most North American species who only do so at dusk. It has a real blood-lust for us blood bursting humans and  once it's on you, it doesn't let go. Other insects are now harassing U.S. residents, such as the innocuous sounding  Gallinippers (Psorophora ciliata), ...