Zika Virus and Congenital Zika Syndrome, 2nd Edition
A special issue of Viruses (ISSN 1999-4915). This special issue belongs to the section "Human Virology and Viral Diseases".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 525
Special Issue Editors
Interests: Zika virus; congenital Zika syndrome; congenital infections
Interests: dengue; Zika virus; congenital Zika syndrome
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Dear Colleagues,
Zika virus (ZIKV) infection became a global public health concern when a sudden increase in cases of microcephaly and other congenital anomalies was reported during an epidemic in Brazil from 2015 to 2016, and has triggered intensive research into many areas related to their transmission dynamics, pathogenesis, and description of the specific pattern of birth defects. Research over the past few years has explored many aspects of congenital Zika syndrome; however, our current understanding of the range of adverse impacts of intrauterine ZIKV infection, the disease’s natural history, and outcomes in children is still limited.
In this Special Issue, we welcome a wide range of articles, including original research, short communications, and reviews related to all aspects of Zika virus infection and congenital Zika syndrome. Specifically, we encourage investigations related to epidemiology, viral transmission, pathogenesis, molecular pathology, clinical presentation, and improvements in diagnostics, outcomes, and vaccine development, although other relevant topics are also welcome.
We look forward to receiving your contributions to this Special Issue.
Dr. Marcos Vinicius da Silva Pone
Dr. Sheila Moura Pone
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- viral infections
- Zika virus
- congenital Zika syndrome
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