Effects of SARS during pregnancy on the pregnant outcome / 中华围产医学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To study the effect of SARS during pregnancy on the pregnant outcome. Methods Six pregnant women who suffered from SARS in the second or third trimester were observed. The fetuses and infants were followed up. SARS specific antibody and coronavirus RNA were detected in blood and pharyngeal secretion samples for both mothers and their infants. Results Among the 6 cases,2 were twins. Two cases were preterm birth,3 were fetal distress. One fetal death in one twin,the other fetus complicated with fetal growth restriction. None of the 7 neonates had asphyxia or any signs of SARS.SARS coronavirus IgG was positive in 7 mothers and 4 infants. SARS specific IgM and coronavirus RNA were negative in all 7 newborns. Physical and mental development in 3 premature infants was slightly delayed while normal in the 4 full-term infants. Conclusions SARS during pregnancy may have some harmful effects on the perinatal outcome. No intrauterine transmission of coronavirus has been found.