The Aftermath of Zika: Need for Long-Term Monitoring of Exposed Children

• Autores: Kristina M. Adams Waldorf, Lakshmi Rajagopal, Marie Térèse Little, Branden R. Nelson, Erin M. Olson
• Localización: Trends in microbiology, ISSN 0966-842X, Vol. 26, Nº. 9, 2018, págs. 729-732
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Pregnancy infections with Zika virus are associated with a spectrum of fetal brain injuries beyond microcephaly. Nonmicrocephalic children exposed to Zika virus in utero or early life should undergo neurodevelopmental testing to identify deficits and allow for early intervention. Additionally, long-term monitoring for higher order neurocognitive deficits should be implemented.