Criteria to evaluate neurological lower urinary tract dysfunction in children with Congenital Zika Syndrome: Revised version after the fourth year of use v1

• DOI: 10.17504/protocols.io.bxpppmmn
• Publication Date: 2021-09-07T19:20:07Z
• Authors: Juliana Marin Fontes; Glaura Cruz; Rafael Pauletti G...; Tereza Cristina Melo; Átila Rondon; Adriano Calado; Lucia Maria Costa...
• Keywords: Microcephaly

Congenital Zika Syndrome (CZS) has been associated with microcephaly and other central nervous system abnormalities including areas that have implicated in the control of lower urinary tract [1] Neurological dysfunction (NLUTD) is a common condition among patients CZS [2][1][3][4][5]. But lack knowledge causes NLUTD delays investigation treatment. This revised version includes changes based on observations four-years experience using our first published protocol [6], new sequels found children CZS, which are cryptorchidism [7] neurogenic bowel [5], related publications [8][9]. vision authors, who from five different institutions Brazil. They working participate development Urological care network for CZS. Our aims to alert health professionals relationship between neurological initiate an early minimize risks genitourinary disorders may be these children. A thorough can reduce impact this important sequelae, dysfunction, reducing comorbidities consequent impairment renal function mitigating disease burden families Health Systems.