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Neuroimaging Findings of Zika Virus–Associated Neurologic Complications in Adults

L.C. Hygino da Cruz, O.J.M. Nascimento, F.P.P.L. Lopes and I.R.F. da Silva
American Journal of Neuroradiology November 2018, 39 (11) 1967-1974; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3174/ajnr.A5649
L.C. Hygino da Cruz Jr
aFrom the Department of Radiology (L.C.H.C., F.P.P.L.L.), Clínica de Diagnóstico por Imagem, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
bAlta Excelência Diagnóstica (L.C.H.C.), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
cRadiology Department (L.C.H.C.), Americas Medical City, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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O.J.M. Nascimento
dNeurology Department (O.J.M.N.), Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niteroi, Brazil
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F.P.P.L. Lopes
aFrom the Department of Radiology (L.C.H.C., F.P.P.L.L.), Clínica de Diagnóstico por Imagem, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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I.R.F. da Silva
eDepartment of Neurological Sciences (I.R.F.d.S.), Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.
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