Alterations in deglutition in children with congenital Zika virus syndrome.

Purpose: To characterize swallowing in children with congenital Zika virus syndrome in comparison to typical children.

Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled 45 children diagnosed with congenital Zika virus syndrome and 45 others with typical development. Swallowing was evaluated through clinical feeding evaluations Protocolo de Avaliação Clínica da Disfagia Pediátrica and using acoustic swallowing parameters (Doppler sonar).