Infections and inflammation during pregnancy or early life can alter child neurodevelopment
and increase the risk for structural brain abnormalities and mental health disorders. There is …

Congenital hearing loss is the most common birth defect, estimated to affect 2‐3 in every
1000 births. Currently there is no cure for hearing loss. Treatment options are limited to …

Pregnancy is a precious time for an expectant mother, full of excitement and anticipation.
Pregnant women need to be aware of various events of pregnancy, including how the fetus …

Abstract Introduction: Possible associations between Zika virus infection and hearing loss
were observed during the epidemic in the Americas. Objective: To describe the auditory …

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 …

Objective The aim of this study was to investigate oral and maxillofacial outcomes in children
with congenital Zika syndrome (CZS) and the presence of nonnutritive sucking habits …

Introduction Having verified the true association between the Zika virus and the occurrence
of microcephaly, studies were conducted to evaluate the effects of the infection on fetal …

The inner ear, the organ of equilibrium and hearing, has an extraordinarily complex and
intricate arrangement. It contains highly specialized structures meticulously tailored to permit …

Abstract Introduction: The Zika virus (ZIKV) infection in pregnant women has been
associated with an increased risk of birth defects. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of …

Background: Vertical transmission of Zika Virus (ZIKV) can be associated with several
clinical features in newborn infants. The goal of the present review was to analyze the …