Arboviruses and pregnancy: are the threats visible or hidden?
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serval:BIB_97ACC8E746F8
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Article: article from journal or magazin.
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Title
Arboviruses and pregnancy: are the threats visible or hidden?
Journal
Tropical diseases, travel medicine and vaccines
ISSN
2055-0936 (Print)
ISSN-L
2055-0936
Publication state
Published
Issued date
15/02/2024
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
10
Number
1
Pages
4
Language
english
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Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: epublish
Publication Status: epublish
Abstract
Mosquito-borne arboviral diseases are a global concern and can have severe consequences on maternal, neonatal, and child health. Their impact on pregnancy tends to be neglected in developing countries. Despite hundreds of millions of infections, 90% pregnancies being exposed, scientific data on pregnant women is poor and sometimes non-existent. Recently and since the 2016 Zika virus outbreak, there has been a newfound interest in these diseases. Through various neuropathogenic, visceral, placental, and teratogenic mechanisms, these arbovirus infections can lead to fetal losses, obstetrical complications, and a wide range of congenital abnormalities, resulting in long-term neurological and sensory impairments. Climate change, growing urbanization, worldwide interconnectivity, and ease of mobility allow arboviruses to spread to other territories and impact populations that had never been in contact with these emerging agents before. Pregnant travelers are also at risk of infection with potential subsequent complications. Beyond that, these pathologies show the inequalities of access to care on a global scale in a context of demographic growth and increasing urbanization. It is essential to promote research, diagnostic tools, treatments, and vaccine development to address this emerging threat.Background The vulnerability of pregnant women and fetuses to emergent and re-emergent pathogens has been notably illustrated by the outbreaks of Zika virus. Our comprehension of the complete scope and consequences of these infections during pregnancy remains limited, particularly among those involved in perinatal healthcare, such as obstetricians and midwives. This review aims to provide the latest information and recommendations regarding the various risks, management, and prevention for pregnant women exposed to arboviral infections.
Keywords
Arboviruses, Dengue fever, Disease outbreaks, Fetal outcomes, Fever, Maternal, Mosquito-borne flavivirus, Pregnancy, West Nile virus, Zika virus
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Web of science
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