Congenital Zika Syndrome (CZS) is a unique pattern of congenital abnormalities found in fetuses and neonates infected with the Zika virus (ZIKV). Here, we clinically identify and characterize infants with CZS between 2015 and 2018 in Mato Grosso do Sul ...
Fabio Antonio Venancio +8 more
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Cross-Protection of Dengue Virus Infection against Congenital Zika Syndrome, Northeastern Brazil
The Zika virus outbreak in Latin America resulted in congenital malformations, called congenital Zika syndrome (CZS). For unknown reasons, CZS incidence was highest in northeastern Brazil; one potential explanation is that dengue virus (DENV)–mediated ...
Celia Pedroso +10 more
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The long-term neurological consequences of congenital Zika Syndrome to Zika-Infected maternal during pregnancy - A narrative review [PDF]
Background. Congenital Zika Syndrome presents a significant public health concern, particularly due to its association with severe neurological complications in infants born to maternal infected with the Zika virus during pregnancy. This article offers a
Astrit M. Gashi
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Mortality from Congenital Zika Syndrome - Nationwide Cohort Study in Brazil. [PDF]
Background Prenatal exposure to ZIKV has potential teratogenic effects with a wide spectrum of clinical presentation called congenital Zika syndrome (CZS).
Paixao ES +15 more
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Preschool neurodevelopment in Zika virus-exposed children without congenital Zika syndrome. [PDF]
Background Children with in utero Zika virus (ZIKV) exposure without congenital Zika syndrome (CZS) are at risk for abnormal neurodevelopment. Preschool-age outcomes for children with antenatal ZIKV exposure have not yet been established.
Mulkey SB +14 more
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Causes of death in children with congenital Zika syndrome in Brazil, 2015 to 2018: A nationwide record linkage study. [PDF]
Background Children with congenital Zika syndrome (CZS) have severe damage to the peripheral and central nervous system (CNS), greatly increasing the risk of death.
Costa MDCN +19 more
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Association between Sleep and Language Development in Children with Congenital Zika Syndrome. [PDF]
AIM: Congenital Zika Virus Syndrome (CZS) presents notable hurdles to neurodevelopment, with language development emerging as a crucial aspect. This study investigates sleep patterns and language skills in children with CZS, aiming to explore the ...
da Silva NC +6 more
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The burden of global outbreaks: Photos of the daily lives of children with congenital Zika syndrome during the COVID-19 pandemic. [PDF]
In Brazil, more than 3500 children with congenital Zika syndrome (CZS) face difficulties participating in activities of daily living, which may be aggravated by health emergencies, such as the COVID‐19 pandemic.
de Lima Nascimento Coutinho DL +4 more
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Maternal Immune Response to ZIKV Triggers High-Inflammatory Profile in Congenital Zika Syndrome. [PDF]
The immunological mechanisms involved in the development of congenital Zika syndrome (CZS) have yet to be fully clarified. This study aims to assess the immuno-inflammatory profile of mothers and their children who have been diagnosed with CZS.
Fialho EMS +10 more
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Association between genetic variants in TREM1, CXCL10, IL4, CXCL8 and TLR7 genes with the occurrence of congenital Zika syndrome and severe microcephaly. [PDF]
Congenital Zika syndrome (CZS) is a cluster of malformations induced by Zika virus (ZIKV) infection and the underline mechanisms involved in its occurrence are yet not fully understood.
Santos CNO +12 more
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