What might happen to my baby if I get Zika when I'm pregnant?

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What might happen to my baby if I get Zika when I'm pregnant?

Contracting Zika while pregnant may have a negative impact on the unborn fetus. In this video, infectious disease specialist, Dalilah Restrepo, MD, explains the risks of microcephaly, a birth defect that affects the mental development of the child.

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