How to Manage a Neonate Born from a SARS-CoV-2-Positive Mother: A Narrative Review

Overview

Journal Pathogens

Date 2024 Nov 27

PMID 39599530

Authors

Serena Salome

Ida DAcunzo

Federica Fanelli

Simona Perniciaro

Letizia Capasso

Francesco Raimondi

Chryssoula Tzialla

The Study Group Of Neonatal Infectious Diseases

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Abstract

From 2020 to today, considerable knowledge on SARS-CoV-2 has been collected, even on pregnant women and their fetuses and newborns, and clinical guidelines have been written and implemented worldwide. Vaccination has considerably improved outcomes, but hesitancy amongst pregnant patients and the emergence of variants remain challenging, and SARS-CoV-2 positivity during pregnancy continues to be associated with an increased risk of maternal complications, premature delivery, and higher neonatal mortality and morbidity. A body of data now exists on the effect of SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy on early neonatal outcomes, medical education in obstetrics and pediatrics, and longer-term developmental outcomes. This review aimed to present important findings on clinical outcomes and health recommendations for neonate born from a SARS-CoV-2-positive mother in order to summarize effective preventive healthcare guidelines.

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