Guidance

Zika virus congenital infection: algorithm and interim guidance

Guidance for neonatologists and paediatricians to manage confirmed and potentially infected infants born to parents who travelled to areas with active Zika virus transmission.

• From: Public Health England
• Published: 24 March 2016
• Last updated: 27 February 2019 — See all updates

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Zika virus congenital infection: interim guidance for neonatologists and paediatricians

Ref: PHE publications gateway number: GW-190

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Algorithm: recommendations for neonates whose mother has travelled to an area with high or moderate risk of Zika virus transmission during pregnancy or within 4 weeks before conception

Ref: PHE publications gateway number: GW-189

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Details

Guidance produced by Public Health England (PHE) and a Zika virus neonatal working group.

Published 24 March 2016
Last updated 27 February 2019 + show all updates

1. 27 February 2019

   Updated guidance and flowchart.

2. 2 August 2017

   Updated to reflect changes in travel and sexual transmission advice and revised Zika virus risk ratings.

3. 5 August 2016

   Revised (v3) with changes in laboratory testing.

4. 29 April 2016

   Updated information on Zika congenital syndrome; sexual transmission; symptoms. Added surveillance and details on management of potentially affected infants.

5. 24 March 2016

   First published.