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A Brazilian mother holds her daughter, who was born with microcephaly or a small head. Microcephaly is a common complication of congenital CMV. — Photos: TNS

By Dr Koh Mia Tuang

It’s the eve of Hari Raya. Muslims throughout Malaysia are preparing to balik kampung to celebrate the occasion. But young parents Zul* and Aida* are in no mood to celebrate, neither will they be bringing their 10-month-old daughter Sofea* back to their hometown.

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