A recent outbreak of Zika virus has been linked to fetal abnormalities in pregnant women who have been infected. The scientific community is working toward understanding Zika virus pathogenesis to better manage affected women and children. In an interview with Dr. Catherine Spong, we discuss the aims and challenges of a forthcoming longitudinal study of a cohort of pregnant women in areas of current active Zika virus transmission.
Keywords: Cohort; Fetal anomaly; Infants; Infectious disease; Microcephaly; Miscarriage; Neurology; Pregnancy; Stillbirth; Zika.