A CDC report confirmed Zika virus causes microcephaly and other serious birth defects, according to Drug Target Review.
Here are four things to know:
1. In the report, CDC officials detailed a wealth of evidence proving Zika causes the birth defect.
2. The World Health Organization declared the microcephaly epidemic an international public health emergency in February.
3. The confirmed link does not definitively conclude every pregnant woman with Zika virus will have a baby with a birth defect, but it does present an increased risk.
4. CDC's confirmation is essential as it will drive additional prevention efforts, strengthen the need for direct communication about Zika risks and drive research efforts.
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