Impact of SARS-CoV-2 on pregnancy outcomes (Review)

Abstract

The impact of the pandemic outbreak associated with coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19) on pregnant women is of interest to obstetricians and gynecologists due to the vulnerability of this target group. In pregnant women and their infants, an exceptional clinical management is warranted. Current epidemiological findings provide information regarding the effects of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) on pregnant patients and potential adverse perinatal outcomes. Overall, these findings are a strong indication that an increased antenatal surveillance for pregnant patients infected with COVID-19 is warranted. The aim of the present narrative review was to summarize the data obtained to date regarding the health of women during pregnancy, as well as that of the fetus associated with the risk of severe infection due to COVID-19. The present review aimed to provide further insight into the effects of this pandemic on pregnancy, also providing the experience of the authors on this matter as an example.

Keywords: SARS-CoV-2; first trimester pregnancy; second trimester pregnancy; third trimester pregnancy.

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Accuracy of diagnostic rapid tests for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection. SARS-CoV-2, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. The data shown in the figure were obtained from a previous study (125).

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Accuracy of diagnostic antibody tests for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection. SARS-CoV-2, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. The data shown in the figure were obtained from a previous study (126).