Title: Probable congenital SARS-CoV-2 infection in a neonate born to a woman with active SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Authors: Kirtsman, Maksim; Diambomba, Yenge; Poutanen, Susan M.; Malinowski, Ann K.; Vlachodimitropoulou, Evangelia; Parks, W. Tony; Erdman, Laura; Morris, Shaun K.; Shah, Prakesh S.
Abstract: Neonates born to women with confirmed or suspected severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection should have testing of the nasopharynx, placenta and cord blood as soon as possible after birth, after thorough cleaning of the neonate. All 3 of the neonate's nasopharyngeal swabs were positive for SARS-CoV-2 gene targets via RT-PCR testing; neonatal plasma tested positive on day 4, and stool was positive on day 7. Debate regarding transmission via blood or during the birth process is common.[5] Thorough immediate testing is needed to understand the route of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Subjects: NEWBORN infants; MEDICAL personnel; COVID-19; PLACENTA praevia
Publication: Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), 2020, Vol 192, Issue 24, pE647
ISSN: 0820-3946
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.200821

Probable congenital SARS-CoV-2 infection in a neonate born to a woman with active SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Kirtsman, Maksim; Diambomba, Yenge; Poutanen, Susan M.; Malinowski, Ann K.; Vlachodimitropoulou, Evangelia; Parks, W. Tony; Erdman, Laura; Morris, Shaun K.; Shah, Prakesh S.