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Small bite, big problem: Understanding severe microcephaly in Canada.
- Source :
- Paediatrics & Child Health (1205-7088); Dec2017, Vol. 22 Issue 8, p504-505, 2p
- Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- A case study is presented of a 6-week-old male infant with severe microcephaly. Motor examination revealed diminished axial tone with increased tone in the four extremities and a paucity of spontaneous movement in all four limbs; Plaque Reduction Neutralization Test serology confirmed the presence of Zika virus-specific antibodies in both the mother and infant's serum.
- Subjects :
- CANADA
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 12057088
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Paediatrics & Child Health (1205-7088)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 131739539
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/pch/pxx153