Introduction

In late 20 15, doctors in maternity wards in the north eastern part of brazil started seeing an increase in babies born with much smaller heads. What we now know is that this rise in cases of microsephale was caused by zeka. Zeka is a virus that's mostly transmitted by mosquitoes. People infected had rash, bloodshot eyes, fever, headache and joint pain. Most cases, though, passed pretty quickly and were mild. On the show, we'll hear from a scientist who's been working with children with congenital zeka sindrum since the outbreak. And will also talk to a journalist who has been in communication with some families who are feeling left behind.