Hepatic disorder in Zika virus infection

Abstract

Zika virus infection is the present global problem. This arbovirus infection can cause acute illness and affect fetus in utero. However, there can be other additional clinical manifestation including to the hepatic disorder. In this short commentary article, the author briefly discusses on the liver problem due to Zika virus infection.

Keywords

Zika virus / liver disorder / infection

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