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DiscoveriesLifesaving Vaccine Patch Protects Against Mosquito-borne Zika Virus
Zika virus, which can cause mild illness in most cases, becomes particularly perilous when contracted during pregnancy.
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Zika virus, which can cause mild illness in most cases, becomes particularly perilous when contracted during pregnancy.
Joshua Shavit