Breast milk transmission of flaviviruses in the context of Zika virus: A systematic review

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Authors

Taylor Z. Mann · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Lisa B. Haddad · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Tonya Williams · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Susan L. Hills · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Jennifer S. Read · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Deborah L. Dee · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Eric J. Dziuban

Abstract

Because the health advantages of breast feeding are considered greater than the potential risk of transmission, the World Health Organization recommends that mothers with possible or confirmed Zika virus infection or exposure continue to breast feed. This review did not identify any data that might alter this recommendation.

Topics & Keywords

Mosquito-borne diseases and control Global Maternal and Child Health HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology

Volume 32, Issue 4, pp. 358-368

DOI: 10.1111/ppe.12478

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