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Article: WEST NILE DNA IN BREAST MILK NO EVIDENCE BABY EXPOSED.(NEWS)
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- The Cincinnati Post (Cincinnati, OH)
- Article date:
- September 28, 2002
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Byline: Associated Press
WASHINGTON -- Scientists have found genetic signs of West Nile virus in the breast milk of a new mother battling the infection.
Her baby is healthy and there's no evidence yet that West Nile virus actually could be transmitted by breast-feeding, federal health officials stressed Friday - but they are investigating.
Breast milk is considered the healthiest food for babies and federal scientists stressed that mothers should not quit nursing because of fear about this year's West Nile outbreak.
But a new mother who has a confirmed diagnosis of West Nile virus should discuss with her doctor whether to continue ...