Babies exposed to the Zika virus may suffer healthcare problems long after birth, according to a new study, including ones that don’t manifest until years later.

The study, published Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, underscores the dangers posed by the virus, which is spread primarily by mosquito bites.

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