Vertical transmission of SARS CoV-2: a systematic review.
J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med
; 35(14): 2655-2662, 2022 Jul.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-658856
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The aim of this study is to review the current evidence on the vertical transmission of SARS CoV-2.METHODS:
Combination of the following keywords; COVID-19, SARS CoV-2, placenta, vertical transmission, intrauterine infection, breast milk were searched in databases.RESULTS:
In the 50 studies included, 17 newborns testing positive for SARS CoV-2 by RT-PCR were reported. In three neonates, SARS-CoV-2 IgG and IgM levels were elevated. Eight placental tissues testing positive for the virus were reported. Three positive RT-PCR results of test of breast milk have been reported recently. One amniotic fluid testing positive was reported.CONCLUSION:
Possible vertical transmission of SARS CoV-2 has been observed in some studies currently. More RT-PCR tests on amniotic fluid, placenta, breast milk and cord blood are required.Keywords
Full text:
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Reviews
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Systematic review/Meta Analysis
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Pregnancy
Language:
English
Journal:
J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med
Journal subject:
Obstetrics
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Perinatology
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Turkey
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