Birth defect risk from insect bites received by mother during pregnancy

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Birth defect risk from insect bites received by mother during pregnancy

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Researchers have discovered that bacteria transmitted by fleas -- and potentially ticks -- can be passed to human babies by the mother, causing chronic infections and raising the possibility of bacterially induced birth defects.

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Tags: Insect Bite, Infection, Children's Health, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Relationship

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