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Transcripts For WFXT FOX 25 News At 10 20160129

Contracting zika while traveling outside the u. S. The first case of the zika virus is confirmed. The patient is from boston. Health Officials Say the patient contracted it in a country where transmission is ongoing. Dr. Paul sacks heads up Brigham Womens Infectious Disease department. Zik is a tropical viral infection that was known about for some time. Its been in africa. Its been in polynesia. Reporter recently it jumped to the americas. It first appeared in may of last year in brazil. Reporter he says most people may not even realize they have it but that pregnant women need to be especially cautious. Pregnant women who have contracted zika virus appear to have a higher chance of having a baby with a malformation called micro severally. Or being born with a small head and brain. Reporter the
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Transcripts For WFXT FOX 25 News At 10 20160129

Dr. Paul sacks heads up Brigham Womens Infectious Disease department. Zik is a tropical viral infection that was known about for some time. Its been in africa. Its been in polynesia. Reporter recently it jumped to the americas. It first appeared in may of last year in brazil. Reporter he says most people may not even realize they have it but that pregnant women need to be especially cautious. Pregnant women who have contracted zika virus appear to have a higher chance of having a baby with a malformation called micro severally. Or being born with a small head and brain. Reporter the National Security teams have been alerted to the situation. We dont expect a major outbreak in the United States despite the fact that theres considerable problems in south america ....

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