Vertical Transmission of Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) from Infected Pregnant     Mothers to Neonates: A Review

Vertical Transmission of Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) from Infected Pregnant Mothers to Neonates: A Review
Author(s):
Purva Pushkar, Sapana Sukale, Renuka R. Deshpande
Keywords:
Corona Virus, COVID-19, vertical transmission, placenta, pregnant mothers, neonate
Abstract
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. 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. 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.
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Unique Paper ID: 149470 Publication Volume & Issue: Volume 6, Issue 12 Page(s): 443 - 448
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