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Second Baby Born with Zika in Miami-Dade County

A doctor at Jackson Memorial Hospital confirmed Wednesday a second baby was born with the Zika virus.

Dr. Christine Curry made the revelation at an emergency Zika meeting held at Miami Beach City Hall. She did not disclose when the baby was born or the severity of the symptoms. 

Dr. Curry said the mother of the infected baby has declined to talked to the media. 

The first time health officials revealed a baby in Miami-Dade County was born with the virus was on Aug. 26th.

A woman who contracted Zika in Venezuela and traveled to South Florida for treatment, gave birth to a baby girl with the virus at Jackson Memorial Hospital on June 28th.

The infant had symptoms which include an eye infection, problems with muscle tone and calcium deposits in her brain.

The baby was not born with microcephaly, which causes the deformation of an infant's head.

Check back with NBC6.com for updates on this developing story.

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