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Threat of Zika to continue for Ga.
So far, only 'travel-related' cases reported in state, but experts predict future problems
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ATLANTA — Georgia so far has escaped the type of Zika threat faced by Florida, which has been the epicenter of the virus in the continental United States. However, public health officials say Zika will still pose problems in Georgia in coming years. And they note that some pregnant women in Georgia are infected with the virus, meaning they could give birth to babies with health problems.Georgia has seen 104 "travel-related" cases of Zika since the first case was reported, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.
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