Thamirys Fajardo

Mrs. Thamirys Fajardo

Faculdade de Medicina de Jundiaí

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Academic Career Length

6Years (2021-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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22 March 2021 in Viruses
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RGROSA ESTELA GAZETA
ROSA ESTELA GAZETA
Ana Paula Pascalicchio BertozziAna Paula Pascalicchio Bertozzi
Ana Paula Pascalicchio Bertozzi
RDRita DEZENA
Rita DEZENA
ASAndrea Cristina Botelho Silva
Andrea Cristina Botelho Silva
TFThamirys Fajardo
Thamirys Fajardo
Saulo PassosSaulo Passos
Saulo Passos
Congenital Zika virus (ZIKV) infection may present with a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations. Some sequelae, particularly neurodevelopmental problems, may have a later onset. We conducted a prospective cohort study of 799 high-risk pregnant women who were followed up until delivery. Eighty-three women and/or newborns were considered ZIKV exposed and/or infected. Laboratory diagnosis was made by polymerase chain reaction in the pregnant mothers and their respective newborns, as well as Dengue virus, Chikungunya virus, and ZIKV serology. Serology for toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus, and syphilis infections were also performed in microcephalic newborns. The newborns included in the study were followed up until their third birthday. Developmental delay was observed in nine patients (13.2%): mild cognitive delay in three patients, speech delay in three patients, autism spectrum disorder in two patients, and severe neurological abnormalities in one microcephalic patient; sensorineural hearing loss, three patients and dysphagia, six patients. Microcephaly due to ZIKV occurred in three patients (3.6%). Clinical manifestations can appear after the first year of life in children infected/exposed to ZIKV, emphasizing the need for long-term follow-up.