Microcephaly and Zika virus: Neuroradiological aspects, clinical findings and a proposed framework for early evaluation of child development

• Published in: Infant behavior & development Vol. 49; pp. 70 - 82
• Main Authors: Cicuto Ferreira Rocha, Nelci Adriana, de Campos, Ana Carolina, Cicuto Ferreira Rocha, Fellipe, Pereira dos Santos Silva, Fernanda
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.11.2017
• Subjects: Brain - virology; Child; Child Development - physiology; Early development; Female; Humans; Infant; International Classification of Functionality Disability and Health; Microcephaly; Microcephaly - virology; Zika virus; Zika Virus - pathogenicity; Zika Virus Infection - diagnostic imaging; International Classification of Functionality Disability and Health; Infant; Zika virus; Microcephaly; Early development

•Little is known about functioning in infants with microcephaly caused by Zika virus.•An ICF-based framework to assess infants with microcephaly can help early developmental assessment.•Comprehensive assessment is recommended for early identification and intervention. As the recent outbreak of micro...