Timing of Gestational Exposure to Zika Virus is Associated with Postnatal Growth Restriction in a Murine Model

Vertical transmission of Zika virus (ZIKV) leads to infection of neuroprogenitor cells and destruction of brain parenchyma. Recent evidence suggests that the timing of infection as well as host factors may affect vertical transmission. As a result, congenital ZIKV infection may only become clinically apparent in the postnatal period.

Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - June 11, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Gregory C. Valentine, Maxim D. Seferovic, Stephanie W. Fowler, Angela M. Major, Rodion Gorchakov, Rebecca Berry, Alton G. Swennes, Kristy O. Murray, Melissa A. Suter, Kjersti M. Aagaard Source Type: research