Teething symptoms in children with congenital Zika syndrome: A 2‐year follow‐up

Background The eruption of primary teeth represents a stage of many challenges for parents. Aim To investigate the occurrence of signs and symptoms related to the eruption of the primary dentition in children with congenital Zika syndrome. Design Longitudinal study developed with 79 children followed up for a period of 24 months. Data on sex, gestational age, low birthweight, microcephaly, signs and symptoms related to the dental eruption phase, and use and type of medication were collected. Data were presented by descriptive and inferential statistics (chi‐square test). Results The majority (94.9%) exhibited simultaneously two or more signs and symptoms related to dental eruption. Increased salivation (91.1%), irritability (86.1%), and gingival itching (83.5%) were the most commonly reported signs and symptoms. Bivariate analysis showed association between elevation of body temperature and sex (P