Intrauterine transmission of COVID-19 in Pregnancy: case report and review of literature.
Deena Elkafrawi, Julie Joseph, Antonio Schiattarella, Brian Mondeja, Giovanni Sisti
Abstract
We report the first case of SARS-CoV-2 pregnancy in the U.S. Our literature review highlights the rarity of COVID-19 intrauterine transmission and the need for clinicians to promptly test neonates born to SARS-CoV-2 positive mothers at delivery for COVID-19. It is imperative to establish the real risk of intrauterine transmission and to develop appropriate preventive and treatment strategies.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)PregnancyTransmission (telecommunications)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakMedicineObstetricsVirologyBiologyComputer scienceDiseaseInternal medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakTelecommunicationsGeneticsCOVID-19 Impact on ReproductionPregnancy and Medication ImpactReproductive System and Pregnancy