Severe COVID-19 in pregnancy has a distinct serum profile, including greater complement activation and dysregulation of serum lipids.

Marie AltendahlThalia MokChristine JangSeungjun YeoAustin QuachYalda Afshar

Published in: PloS one (2022)

Pregnancies with severe COVID-19 demonstrate greater inflammation and complement activation and dysregulation of serum lipids. This altered multiomic expression provides insight into the pathophysiology of severe COVID-19 in pregnancy and may serve as potential indicators for adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
coronavirus disease
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pregnant women
preterm birth
early onset
oxidative stress
poor prognosis
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fatty acid