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Doctor Warns Pregnant Women of Zika Virus Effects
Posted: May 10, 2017 10:21 PM CDT
Updated: May 10, 2017 10:21 PM CDT
CORPUS CHRISTI ? A Corpus Christi-based doctor said he?s seeing more pregnant mothers being diagnosed with the Zika virus.
Dr. John Visintine, an OB/GYN specializing in maternal fetal medicine, said there?s a lack of understanding about the disease and the serious effects it can have on newborns.
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Dr. Visintine said he?s delivered several babies with microcephaly. He said some show more mild signs of the disorder.
He said awareness is the only weapon available to fight the epidemic.
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Posted: May 10, 2017 10:21 PM CDT
Updated: May 10, 2017 10:21 PM CDT
CORPUS CHRISTI ? A Corpus Christi-based doctor said he?s seeing more pregnant mothers being diagnosed with the Zika virus.
Dr. John Visintine, an OB/GYN specializing in maternal fetal medicine, said there?s a lack of understanding about the disease and the serious effects it can have on newborns.
...
Dr. Visintine said he?s delivered several babies with microcephaly. He said some show more mild signs of the disorder.
He said awareness is the only weapon available to fight the epidemic.
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