In response to the World Health Organization (WHO) statements and international concerns regarding the Zika virus (ZIKV) outbreak, ISUOG is publishing the following guidance for ultrasound during pregnancy.

With the current uncertainty regarding many aspects of the diagnosis and clinical course of ZIKV infection in pregnancy, potentially valuable information may be obtained by ultrasound practitioners that may help in counseling pregnant women and further improve our understanding of the pathophysiology of ZIKV infection in pregnancy.

This statement is not intended to replace previously published interim guidance on evaluation and management of ZIKV-exposed pregnant women. It should therefore be considered in conjunction with other relevant advice from organizations such as: WHO, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and Public Health England.

UOG: Papageorghiou, A.T., Thilaganathan, B., Bilardo, C.M., Ngu, A., Malinger, G., Herrera, M., Salomon, L.J., Riley, L.E. and Copel, J.A. (2016), ISUOG Interim Guidance on ultrasound for Zika virus infection in pregnancy: information for healthcare professionals. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol, 47: 530-532.