Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-COV-2) Vertical Transmission Covid-Positive Mothers in Neonates
Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences
; 16(11):317-319, 2022.
Artigo
em Inglês
| EMBASE | ID: covidwho-2207092
ABSTRACT
An outbreak of Covid-19 occurred in Wuhan, China initially in December 2019. Over the next few months, the wide spread of SARS-CoV-2 had been reported in all continents and the transmission in utero from an infected mother to fetus debating yet was observed.1,9Objectives:
To determine risk of vertical transmission of corona virus in neonates of SARS COVID-2 positive mothers. StudyDesign:
A Cross-Sectional study. Place and Duration of Study Pediatric department of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan. The study conducted during 01-03-2020 to 31-08-2020.Methodology:
After taking informed consent, Nasopharyngeal swab for PCR for SARS-CoV-2 was taken one week before delivery. Confirmed COVID positive pregnant ladies were included irrespective of symptoms of COVID-19 infection and any other medical illness. Neonates born to COVID-19 positive mothers were admitted in NICU, and Performa was filled for neonates after PCR done 24 and 48 hours respectively. Result(s) Total 14(87.5%) out of 16 COVID positive mothers were asymptomatic. 16(100%) neonates were negative for Sars- COV-2 at 24 hours and 48 hours. Conclusion(s) This study concluded with no evidence of transmission of COVID-19 from infected mothers. Copyright © 2022 Lahore Medical And Dental College. All rights reserved.
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Bases de dados de organismos internacionais
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Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences
Ano de publicação:
2022
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