Embryonic and Neonatal Mouse Cochleae Are Susceptible to Zika Virus Infection
Congenital Zika Syndrome (CZS) is caused by vertical transmission of Zika virus (ZIKV) to the gestating human fetus. A subset of CZS microcephalic infants present with reduced otoacoustic emissions; this test screens for hearing loss originating in the cochlea. This observation leads to the question...
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MDPI AG
2021-09-01
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Series: | Viruses |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/9/1823 |