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Zika Virus and Pregnancy, What is Must to Know for an Obstetrician

Indu Lata, Additional Professor, Department of Maternal and Reproductive Health, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow- 226014, UP, India , Indu Lata

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Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 5(3):p 421-428, Jul-Sep 2017. | DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijog.2321.1636.5317.19

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The rapid spread of the Zika Virus (ZIKAV) infection, had become global threat to humanity and of the concern for all over the world. Data regarding ZIKAV in pregnancy are very less, mainly from case reports that show of association between maternal ZIKAV infection, fetal microcephaly, and intracranial calcifications. Although the presently the exposure of ZIKAV is limited to western countries. But with the increasing International tourism and growing medical tourism, the possibility of future exposure from endemic to other areas, making this disease pandemic cannot be denied. The objective of this review is to present the current literature regarding ZIKAV and its effect on pregnancy and possible management of pregnant patient with potential exposure to ZIKAV.

Keywords: Zika Virus; Pregnancy; Diagnosis; Complications; Management. 

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