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Zika Virus Infection and Implications for Reproduction

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia

Correspondence should be addressed to: Associate Professor Michelle Giles, Infectious Diseases Unit, Alfred Hospital, Commercial Road, Prahran, VIC 3181, Australia.

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Stephen Cole

http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1233-0416

Department of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, The Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia

Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Epworth Healthcare, Melbourne, Australia

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Abstract

Zika virus infection during pregnancy can have devastating effects on the foetus leading to congenital Zika syndrome. It is relevant therefore for couples living in countries with endemic Zika virus to understand the strategies they can utilise to reduce the chance of infection. In addition, couples planning pregnancy, or who are already pregnant, travelling to countries with Zika virus need to be informed of the potential risk and implications for future reproductive planning.

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