Clinical Characteristics and Vertical Transmission of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection in Pregnant Women and Their Neonates in Korea.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are limited data on the clinical characteristics and the vertical transmission rate of pregnant women with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and their neonates in Korea.

Materials and methods

Pregnant women who tested positive for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection were retrospectively reviewed in Asan Medical Center from September 1, 2020, to April 26, 2022. All neonates and infected women underwent a polymerase chain reaction test for severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 within 24 hours of birth and at 48-hour interval if they stayed in the hospital.

Results

A total of 60 pregnant women gave birth by cesarean section (n = 40, 66.7%) or vaginal delivery (n = 20, 33.3

SUBMITTER: Lee J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10551714 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature