Neurologic Manifestations of Noncongenital Zika Virus in Children.

Bentes, Aline Almeida; Crispim, Ana Paula Correa; Marinho, Paula Eillanny Silva; Viegas, Eisler Cristiane Carvalho; Loutfi, Karina Soares; Guedes, Isabela; Araujo, Sara Tavares; Alvarenga, Alice Martins et al. · J Pediatr · 2021

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Abstract

We evaluated neurologic complications following noncongenital Zika virus infection in 11 children who presented with central nervous system signs. Zika virus RNA was detected by real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction in cerebrospinal fluid. Approximately one-quarter of patients required antiepileptic medication in follow-up, and 2 children progressed to learning difficulties or developmental delay.

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