Zika Virus Disease in Children in Colombia, August 2015 to May 2016

ConclusionsOnly a small proportion of reported paediatric ZVD cases in Colombia were hospitalized or had reported neurological conditions following ZVD. However, the potential for some serious outcomes demonstrates the importance of preventing Zika virus infection in children.

Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology - July 1, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Natalia Tolosa, Sarah C. Tinker, Oscar Pacheco, Diana Valencia, Daniela Salas Botero, Van T. Tong, Marcela Mercado, Suzanne M. Gilboa, Maritza Gonzalez, Christina A. Nelson, Lissethe Pardo, Carol Y. Rao, Ang élica Rico, Meredith Moore, Edgar Parra, Marga Tags: Original Article Source Type: research