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If a girl has microcephaly, how will she look in future?
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Disproportionate.: Microcephaly since birth may not always persist, howeverit can cause a noticeable disproportion in anthropometry up to adulthood. Microcephaly is associated with lower IQ and increased risk of cerebral palsy.
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