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Potential Association between Zika Infection and Microcephaly during 2007 Fever Outbreak,Gabon |
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| Authors: | Claudine A Kombila Koumavor Eric Elguero Eric M Leroy |
| Institution: | University of Health Sciences, Libreville, Gabon (C.A. Kombila Koumavor);Institute for Sustainable Development, IRD-CNRS-University of Montpellier Unit, Montpellier, France (E. Elguero, E. Leroy) |
| Abstract: | Although Zika virus (ZIKV) circulates in sub-Saharan Africa, no case of ZIKV-associated microcephaly has thus far been reported. Here, we report evidence of a possible association between a 2007 outbreak of febrile illness and an increase in microcephaly and possibly ZIKV infection in Gabon. |
| Keywords: | Aedes albopictus Africa febrile illnesses Gabon high-risk pregnancy microcephaly outbreaks vector-borne infections viruses Zika Zika virus |