Neonatal Infection Due to SARS-CoV-2: An Epidemiological Study in Spain.

ABSTRACT: Objective: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) continue to increase worldwide. Although some data from pediatric series are available, more evidence is required, especially in neonates, a group with specific characteristics that deserve special attention. This study aimed to describe general and clinical characteristics, management, and treatment of postnatal-acquired (community and nosocomial/hospital-acquired) COVID-19 neonatal cases in Spain. Methods: This was a national prospective epidemiological study that included cases from a National Registry supported by the Spanish Society of Neonatology. Neonates with postnatal SARS-CoV-2 infection were included in this study. General data and infecti

SUBMITTER: Fernandez Colomer B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7644848 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature