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New link between Zika and birth defects

Scientists claim to have discovered new evidence linking the Zika virus to a surge in birth defects...
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6:36 AM - 11 Feb 2016



New link between Zika and birt...

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New link between Zika and birth defects

TodayFM
TodayFM

6:36 AM - 11 Feb 2016



Scientists claim to have discovered new evidence linking the Zika virus to a surge in birth defects in babies.

A study looked at the presence of the disease in the brain of an aborted foetus of a European woman who became pregnant while living in Brazil.

An autopsy revealed a small head, severe brain injury and high levels of the virus in the brain tissues.

 



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