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SynthesisPathogens (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Correlation Between West Nile Virus and Pregnancy: A Systematic Review.

Maria Marnezi, Aristotelis Tsiakalos, Karolina Akinosoglou

Abstract readSystematic Review
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Synthesis in Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Maria MarneziHellenic Open University, 26335 Patra, Greece.
Aristotelis TsiakalosLito General, Maternity & Gynecology Clinic, 11524 Athens, Greece.
Karolina AkinosoglouDepartment of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Patras, 26504 Rio, Greece.ORCID 0000-0002-4289-9494

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundWest Nile Virus [WNV] is a mosquito-borne flavivirus. It has spread globally, causing asymptomatic to severe neurological diseases in humans, with an increased risk in older adults and those with underlying conditions. This review examines WNV's impact on pregnancy, focusing on maternal and neonatal symptoms and risks.

methodsThis systematic review included primary studies from "PUBMED" and "SCOPUS" databases, as well as Google and Google Scholar, conducted in July 2024 using the appropriate keywords. This review adhered to PRISMA guidelines and utilized the Newcastle-Ottawa scale for bias assessment.

resultsSeven primary studies were included in the systematic review. Fever was the predominating symptom, including neurological manifestations, respiratory symptoms, myalgia, weakness, nausea, vomiting, and rashes. Delivery, in most cases, progressed without any complications, while no infection was noted. Most of the neonates had a normal Apgar score, and their developmental functions did not seem to be affected. Even though, antibodies against WNV were detected in breast milk, no association with transmission to the neonate was observed.

conclusionsWNV infection is mostly associated with favorable outcomes during pregnancy. However, larger cohorts are needed to confirm our conclusions. Prompt diagnosis and public health surveillance are pivotal to eliminate disease transmission.

Indexed as

Pregnancy Complications, InfectiousWest Nile FeverWest Nile virusFemaleHumansInfant, NewbornInfectious Disease Transmission, VerticalPregnancybreast milkneonatespregnancypregnantWest Nile virus

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PMID39770388
PMCPMC11676914

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