Zika virus : protecting pregnant women and babies

Abstract

Zika virus infection (Zika) during pregnancy can cause damage to the brain, microcephaly, and congenital Zika syndrome, a pattern of conditions in the baby that includes brain abnormalities, eye defects, hearing loss, and limb defects. Pregnant women can protect their babies from these Zika-related health conditions by not traveling to areas with Zika. This teleconference featured a Vital Signs summary and discussion about surveillance of Zika virus and CDC\ue2\u20ac\u2122s recommendations for prevention.04-apr-presentation.pdfZika Virus: Protecting Pregnant Women and Babies / Denise Jamieson -- Monitoring Pregnant Women and Infants with Possible Zika Virus Infection in New York City / Ellen H. Lee -- Update on Prenatal Zika Virus Infection / Siobhan Dola