Kids exposed to Zika virus in utero can have development delays later in life—even without congenital Zika syndrome
University of Minnesota http://twin-cities.umn.edu/ 612-625-5000 Two recent studies, including one published today in Pediatrics, show that exposure to the Zika virus (ZIKV) in utero can have affect children’s development later in childhood, with today’s study showing the finding holds true even when the children are born without signs of congenital Zika syndrome (CZS). The study in Pediatrics is based on outcomes seen in Brazil among mother-infant pairs from 2018 to 2022. The children were assessed for
