Possible Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic and Pregnancy: Vertical Transmission Is Not Excluded
Roberto Marzollo, Salvatore Aversa, Federico Prefumo, Barbara Saccani, Carmen Rodriguez Perez, Enrico Sartori, Mario Motta
Abstract
Coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak has a growing impact on global health; vertical transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection is still controversial. In this article, we describe a case of vertical transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in a newborn with respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms.
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PandemicCoronavirusOutbreakTransmission (telecommunications)MedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)PregnancySevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)DiseaseVirologyRespiratory system2019-20 coronavirus outbreakIntensive care medicinePediatricsInternal medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)BiologyEngineeringGeneticsElectrical engineeringCOVID-19 Impact on ReproductionPregnancy and preeclampsia studiesPregnancy and Medication Impact