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Zika Virus Infection In Late Pregnancy Causes Fewer Birth Defects: Study

April 14, 2023 5:06 am58 comments
Zika Virus Infection In Late Pregnancy Causes Fewer Birth Defects: Study

In a new study it is found the Zika virus in late pregnancy may cause fewer birth defects. The researchers claim greatest risk to infants comes in early pregnancy. Columbia University infectious diseases expert D. W. Ian Lipkin said the birth defects may also occur in women who get no […]

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Delay Pregnancy In Zika Virus Areas: WHO

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Delay Pregnancy In Zika Virus Areas: WHO

World Health Organization (WHO) has lately suggested women to delay pregnancy who are living in areas where the Zika virus is active. This will help in avoiding having babies with birth defects. Zika transmission is either occurring or being expected in the Caribbean region and in 46 countries across Latin […]

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WHO To Set Up Expert Committee Following Zika Concerns In Rio For Olympics

April 13, 2023 11:42 pm1 comment
WHO To Set Up Expert Committee Following Zika Concerns In Rio For Olympics

An expert committee is reported to be set up by World Health Organization to consider whether the Summer Olympcs in Rio de Janeiro should be held, delayed or postponed following concerns about Zika virus outbreak. About 500,000 athletes will be taking part in the Olympics that is scheduled to be […]

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