Najeh Hcini, Véronique Lambert, Olivier Picone, Jean-Francois Carod, Gabriel Carles, Léo Pomar, Loïc Epelboin, Mathieu Nacher
Mosquito-borne arboviral diseases are a global concern and can have severe consequences on maternal, neonatal, and child health. Their impact on pregnancy tends to be neglected in developing countries. Despite hundreds of millions of infections, 90% pregnancies being exposed, scientific data on pregnant women is poor and sometimes non-existent. Recently and since the 2016 Zika virus outbreak, there has been a newfound interest in these diseases. Through various neuropathogenic, visceral, placental, and teratogenic mechanisms, these arbovirus infections can lead to fetal losses, obstetrical complications, and a wide range of congenital abnormalities, resulting in long-term neurological and sensory impairments...
February 15, 2024: Tropical Diseases, Travel Medicine and Vaccines