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Subject: Re: Coxsackie virus, first trimester
Forum: The Maternal ~ Child Health Forum
Topic Area: Pregnancy - Abnormal
Posted by hfhs.md.rcs on November 27, 1998 at 16:06:50:
In Reply to: Coxsackie virus, first trimester posted by Matt on November 27, 1998 at 15:34:45:


What are the effects of coxsackie virus on fetal development in the first trimester?

Dear Matt:
There is no good evidence that coxsackie virus affects fetal development. All infections associated with fever can contribute to miscarriage.

Keywords: coxsackie, fetal development

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