Infection may cause severe defects in unborn babies. However abortion is very difficult,whether not illegal, across most of regionMany women across Latin America have been advised to avoid pregnancy amid fears that the rapidly spreading Zika virus may cause severe brain defects in unborn babies. But with abortion illegal across most of the region, or there are few options for those who are already pregnant.
Meanwhile the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued travel guidance for pregnant American women and women of childbearing age who may become pregnant,warning them to avoid visiting places where the virus is currently circulating.
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Source: theguardian.com