Background Identification of the factors that could potentially lead to congenital hearing loss
is of paramount importance, as early detection of congenital hearing loss and intervention
could prevent developmental delays in speech, language development as well as childhood
cognitive impairment. Hitherto, intrauterine exposure to Zika virus has emerged as a cause
of various fetal malformations, including cases of congenital hearing loss. The aim of this
systematic review is to investigate the association between intrauterine exposure to Zika …