Zika virus and the fetal-maternal interface: deciphering the mechanisms of placental infection and implications for pregnancy outcomes

Zika virus and the fetal-maternal interface: deciphering the mechanisms of placental infection and implications for pregnancy outcomes

Zika virus (ZIKV) is an emerging flavivirus primarily transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. It has gained significant attention due to its potential teratogenic effects during pregnancy, particularly the increased risk of severe congenital outcomes such as microcephaly and fetal mortality. ZIKV's ab...

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Main Authors: Sam Chak Sum Wong, Joshua Fung, Pak-Ting Hau, Yanjie Guo, Philip C. N. Chiu, Hong Wa Yung, Gilman Kit Hang Siu, Franklin Wang-Ngai Chow, Cheuk-Lun Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
Series:Emerging Microbes and Infections
Subjects:
Zika virus (ZIKV)
congenital Zika syndrome (CZS)
microcephaly
placental infection
pregnancy
fetal-maternal interface
Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/22221751.2025.2532681
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