Central nervous system (CNS) infections acquired in-utero are a significant cause of fetal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Early detection is crucial for timely therapy, prognostication, and peripartum planning. Fetal imaging plays an important role in diagnosing CNS infection and determining the extent of involvement. It has been of particular diagnostic importance with the current outbreak of Zika virus, a neurotropic virus that can result in severe CNS anomalies. An imaging review of commonly encountered congenital infections, including Zika virus, will be presented, with an emphasis on fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2017 Annual Meeting & Categorical Course , 2017

Authors: Smith (garcia) Jacquelyn, Meyers Mariana, Mirsky David

Keywords: Fetal MRI, CNS Infection, Zika Virus