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Article: Signs of West Nile virus found in breast milk of new mother
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- AP Worldstream
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- September 27, 2002
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Dateline: WASHINGTON
Scientists have found genetic signs of West Nile virus in the breast
milk of a new mother battling the infection, the latest surprise as
the virus continues to spread throughout the country.
The Michigan woman's 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 that
possibility.
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 ...