biostudies-literatureUnknown39(12)Saha S<h4>Background</h4>The impact of SARS-CoV-2 on neonates remains largely unknown in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We provide an epidemiologic and clinical report of SARS-CoV-2 infections in neonates hospitalized in Bangladesh.<h4>Methods</h4>Outborn neonates admitted to Dhaka Shishu Hospital, a tertiary-care referral hospital, between 29 March and 1 July were screened for SARS-CoV-2. We reviewed clinical data, including chest radiograph and laboratory reports, and conducted SARS-CoV-2 genome sequencing. Patients were followed-up for 27-75 days. A subset of caregivers was also tested.<h4>Results</h4>Of 83 neonates tested, 26 were positive (median age 8 days). Most neonates were admitted with diagnosis unrelated to SARS-CoV-2: 11 presented with serious non-communicable diseases, 7The Pediatric infectious disease journale398-e405https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC7654949biostudies-literatureThe Direct and Indirect Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Infections on Neonates: A Series of 26 Cases in Bangladesh.PMC7654949Malaker RSajib MSISaha SKAhmed ANUAhsan NSarkar PKGhosh KRahman HHooda YRahman SWIslam MSSaha SHamer DHIslam MShahidullah MBipul MRAKanon NAnik AMAmin RfalseThe Direct and Indirect Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Infections on Neonates: A Series of 26 Cases in Bangladesh.<h4>Background</h4>The impact of SARS-CoV-2 on neonates remains largely unknown in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We provide an epidemiologic and clinical report of SARS-CoV-2 infections in neonates hospitalized in Bangladesh.<h4>Methods</h4>Outborn neonates admitted to Dhaka Shishu Hospital, a tertiary-care referral hospital, between 29 March and 1 July were screened for SARS-CoV-2. We reviewed clinical data, including chest radiograph and laboratory reports, and conducted SARS-CoV-2 genome sequencing. Patients were followed-up for 27-75 days. A subset of caregivers was also tested.<h4>Results</h4>Of 83 neonates tested, 26 were positive (median age 8 days). Most neonates were admitted with diagnosis unrelated to SARS-CoV-2: 11 presented with serious non-communicable diseases, 72020-01-01T00:00:00Z2020 Dec2026-04-29T21:20:28.011Z2020-11-22T09:39:24ZS-EPMC76549493303114310.1097/INF.0000000000002921