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In countries where there is polio, if a pregnant woman gets polio, does the unborn baby also get a polio infection?

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Dr. Nela Cordero answered

POLIOMYELITIS: If a pregnant woman get sick with polio, antibodies will be transmitted to the baby therefore baby is protected from getting sick due to immunity.

Answered 7/20/2012

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A member asked:

In countries where there is polio, if a pregnant woman gets polio, does the unborn baby also get a polio infection?

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Dr. Nela Cordero answered

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