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Outcomes for 2 Children after Peripartum Acquisition of Zika Virus Infection, French Polynesia, 2013-2014.

Authors :
Besnard M
Dub T
Gérardin P
Source :
Emerging infectious diseases [Emerg Infect Dis] 2017 Aug; Vol. 23 (8), pp. 1421-1423. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Aug 15.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Congenital Zika virus infection is associated with severe brain anomalies and impaired function. To determine outcomes, we followed 2 affected children for ≈30 months. For 1 who was symptomatic at birth, transient hepatitis developed. However, neurodevelopment for both children was age appropriate.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1080-6059
Volume :
23
Issue :
8
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Emerging infectious diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28514228
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2308.170198