Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome of a Neonate From a COVID-19-Infected Mother: A Case Report.
Cureus
; 14(3): e23046, 2022 Mar.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1766145
ABSTRACT
In neonates, the prevalence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2 - COVID-19) is lower. There is the potential for vertical transmission of SARS-CoV-2. To date, only a few reports suggest this possibility. Neonates usually have mild symptoms, but some develop multisystem involvement, which is a concern. COVID-19 infections have been reported both in pregnant women and their neonates. However, the evidence of vertical or horizontal transmission modes has not been fully established. We recorded a case study where a 33-year-old mother was tested positive for COVID-19 infection by RT-PCR during her 27th week of gestation and needed ventilator support for her respiratory distress at that time for 11 days. Subsequently, she gave birth to a female baby at the 35th week via a lower uterine segment cesarean section. The neonate manifested a severe multisystem inflammatory syndrome associated with her possible COVID-19 infection. Sharing her uncommon clinical presentation, immunological syndrome, and disease outcome are noteworthy for similar unforeseen pediatric case management to help guide future investigations and care.
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English
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Cureus
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2022
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