COVID-19 Not Hypertension or Diabetes Increases the Risk of Preeclampsia among a High-Risk Population.

ABSTRACT: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2) infection has been associated with greater morbidity and increased mortality in certain populations, such as those with chronic medical conditions, the elderly, and pregnant women. Our goal was to determine if COVID-19 infection during pregnancy increased the risk of preeclampsia in a population of women with increased risk factors for preeclampsia. We present a prospective observational matched case-control study of 100 deliveries with confirmed SARS-CoV2. Specifically, we investigated the maternal and neonatal outcomes in a high-risk population of pregnant women. Among women with COVID-19, the severity of symptoms was associated with the incidence of preeclampsia, but not with pre-existing diabetes or hypertension. Women with mo

SUBMITTER: Morris R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9779111 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature