Placental Inflammatory Response to Zika Virus may Affect Fetal Brain Development.
Autor(es): Mor, Gil
Resumo: The author discusses a study conducted by researchers in Brazil on link between Zika infection of pregnant women and microcephaly developmental abnormality of the brain cortex. He mentions the risk of rubella and cytomegalovirus (CMV) during pregnancy. He also mentions that the risk of fetal developmental problems such as autism spectrum disorders (ASD) can be increased due to Maternal immune activation (MIA) as a result of microbial infections.
Palavras-Chave: Zika virus infections, Pregnant women, Rubella, Fetal development, Autism spectrum disorders
Imprenta: American Journal of Reproductive Immunology, v. 75, n. 4, p. 421-422, 2016
Descritores: Zika virus - Immunology ; Zika virus - Microcephaly ; Zika virus - Zika fever
Data de publicação: 2016
