Publications by authors named "Fernanda Giseli da Silva Vasami"
Article Synopsis
- Brazil has faced a significant Zika virus epidemic since May 2015, with around 30,000 reported cases and concerns over microcephaly linked to the virus.
- Research involved sequencing seven Brazilian ZIKV genomes from various cases, revealing that the virus was likely introduced to the Americas between May and December 2013, well before it was officially detected in Brazil.
- Although no specific genetic changes were found in ZIKV associated with microcephaly, data suggests a connection between ZIKV incidence and the occurrence of suspected microcephaly cases around week 17 of pregnancy, highlighting a need for further studies on the virus's evolution and impact.
