Zika virus infection in pregnant women and their children: A review

•Zika virus (ZIKV) infection in pregnancy is a cause of pregnancy loss and child neurodevelopmental impairment.•Congenital Zika syndrome includes microcephaly, brain disruption, ocular anomalies, contractures, and seizures among other birth defects.•Infants exposed to ZIKV in utero with no defects at birth may develop postnatal microcephaly and/or present with later neurodevelopmental impairment.•Screening for ZIKV infection in exposed pregnant women is essential, as most infections are asymptomatic and clinical manifestations non-specific.•The follow-up of children with prenatal exposure to ZIKV is crucial for a prompt detection of any potential neurological impairment.