'She is amazing' says mum of girl with microcephaly

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Microcephaly is a major story at the moment because of suspected links with the Zika virus. It is a condition which has been around for many years though and can be caused by genetic factors too. Erika Martinez lives in Texas in the USA. Her daughter, Erilyn, was born with the condition and was not expected to survive. Now though she is about to celebrate her seventh birthday. Erika spoke to Newsday's Bola Mosuro. (Photo: Erilyn Martinez and her mother Erika. Credit: Erika Martinez)