Vertical Transmission of Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) from Infected Pregnant Mothers to Neonates: A Review.
Fetal Pediatr Pathol
; 39(3): 246-250, 2020 Jun.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-27839
ABSTRACT
Background:
Since early December 2019, the Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) infection has been prevalent in China and eventually spread to other countries. There are a few published cases of COVID-19 occurring during pregnancy and due the possibility of mother-fetal vertical transmission, there is a concern that the fetuses may be at risk of congenital COVID-19.Methods:
We reviewed the risk of vertical transmission of COVID-19 to the fetus of infected mothers by using data of published articles or official websites up to March 4, 2020.Results:
A total of 31 infected pregnant mothers with COVID-19 were reported. No COVID-19 infection was detected in their neonates or placentas. Two mothers died from COVID-19-related respiratory complications after delivery.Conclusions:
Currently, based on limited data, there is no evidence for intrauterine transmission of COVID-19 from infected pregnant women to their fetuses. Mothers may be at increased risk for more severe respiratory complications.Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Pregnancy Complications, Infectious
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Coronavirus Infections
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Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Pregnancy
Country/Region as subject:
North America
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Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Fetal Pediatr Pathol
Journal subject:
Pathology
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Pediatrics
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
15513815.2020.1747120
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