Radiological findings in fetuses after zika infection

  • Allana Maria Garcia Sampaio Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Cariri – UFCA, Barbalha, Ceará, Brazil
  • Lenina Teixeira Alves Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Cariri – UFCA, Barbalha, Ceará, Brazil
  • Ysla Sara Teixeira Silva Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Cariri – UFCA, Barbalha, Ceará, Brazil
  • Álvaro Costa Marques Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Cariri – UFCA, Barbalha, Ceará, Brazil
  • José Damásio Soares Costa Filho Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Cariri – UFCA, Barbalha, Ceará, Brazil
  • Maria Ivanir Araújo Neves Torres Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Cariri – UFCA, Barbalha, Ceará, Brazil
  • Modesto Leite Rolim Neto Universidade Federal do Cariri
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3823/2587

Abstract

Introduction: After the outbreak of the Zika Virus in Brazil in 2015 the Brazilian health authorities noticed an increase on microcephaly suspected to be related to the ongoing epidemic, described as the emergence of a new teratogenic agent, ZIKV.


Objective: determine imaging prenatal findings related to Zika virus, by means of database research of 2017.


Results: the main radiological findings observed are non-hypertensive ventriculomegaly, cortical and subcortical calcifications, microcephaly,placental inflammation and placental insufficiency and other neurological findings.


Conclusion:s erial pre-natal imaging study may be considered to assess the fetuses with suggestion of the Zika virus infection. The congenital infection is of high impact on the families and to correctly diagnose and counseling preparing their homes to receive a special need newborn previous to the birth is of great value.

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Published
2019-12-29
How to Cite
SAMPAIO, Allana Maria Garcia et al. Radiological findings in fetuses after zika infection. International Archives of Medicine, [S.l.], v. 11, dec. 2019. ISSN 1755-7682. Available at: <http://imedicalpublisher.com/ojs/index.php/iam/article/view/2856>. Date accessed: 01 june 2023. doi: https://doi.org/10.3823/2587.
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Vol 11 (2018)
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Global Health & Health Policy
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