Research advances in perinatal Chikungunya virus infection

VernacularTitle:围产期基孔肯雅病毒感染的研究进展
Author: Shanshan LIN ¹ ; Xiu QIU
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1. 广州医科大学附属妇女儿童医疗中心出生队列研究室，广州　510623
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Chikungunya virus; Perinatal period; Vertical transmission; Neurodevelopment
From: Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2025;28(10):902-905
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a mosquito-borne pathogen that has caused increasing epidemics in the Indian Ocean, South Asia, and Southeast Asia over the past two decades, with local outbreaks reported in Guangdong, Yunnan, and Zhejiang provinces of China. CHIKV infection typically presents with acute fever, rash, and arthralgia. The perinatal period represents a critical window for vertical transmission of CHIKV, which can severely impact neonatal health and childhood neurodevelopment. This review summarizes recent advances in the epidemiology of perinatal CHIKV infection and its effects on maternal and child health, providing evidence for disease prevention and control strategies.