Guidance

Zika virus congenital infection: algorithm and interim guidance

Guidance for neonatologists and paediatricians to manage confirmed and potentially infected infants born to parents who travelled to areas with active Zika virus transmission.

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This content was originally produced by Public Health England (PHE). This content is now owned and managed by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

Guidance produced by Public Health England (PHE) and a Zika virus neonatal working group.

Updates to this page

Published 24 March 2016
Last updated 15 July 2025 show all updates
  1. Rebranded page to UKHSA. No change to content.

  2. Updated guidance and flowchart.

  3. Updated to reflect changes in travel and sexual transmission advice and revised Zika virus risk ratings.

  4. Revised (v3) with changes in laboratory testing.

  5. Updated information on Zika congenital syndrome; sexual transmission; symptoms. Added surveillance and details on management of potentially affected infants.

  6. First published.

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