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April 9, 2026Maternal and Child Health JournalOpen Access

Malnutrition in Children with Congenital Zika Virus Syndrome: A Systematic Review

Deysiane Santiago da Silva Letícia Karla Cunha dos Santos Suamy Sales Barbosa Ádila Danielly Souza Costa Nívia Maria Rodrigues Arrais Karla Danielly da Silva Ribeiro Márcia Marília Gomes Dantas Lopes

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Key Points

To assess the prevalence of malnutrition and eating practices in children diagnosed with congenital Zika virus syndrome (CZS).
Conducted a systematic review of existing literature
Analyzed data related to nutritional status
Identified common malnutrition indicators such as short stature and wasting
Found a high prevalence of short stature among children with CZS
Observed instances of wasting and excess weight
Highlighted inappropriate eating practices contributing to malnutrition

Implication

Systematic review identifies malnutrition trends and eating practices in children with congenital Zika virus syndrome, suggesting health risks.

Abstract

It was possible to identify short stature, wasting, excess weight, and inappropriate eating practices in children with CZS.

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Cite This Study

Silva et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d9e50778050d08c1b754da https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-026-04252-5

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