[Epidemiology and characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 infection in the newborn and pregnant woman. Transplacemental transfer of immunoglobulins].

Bruna Suriñach-AyatsEmma Carbonell-EstarellasJudit Becerra-HervasEsther López-BernalSusana BoronatElisenda Moliner-Calderon

Published in: Enfermedades infecciosas y microbiologia clinica (2022)

SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy provides IgG antibodies to half of newborns. The presence of antibodies in the newborn is more likely when the infection has occurred in the second trimester of pregnancy.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
pregnant women
pregnancy outcomes
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
gestational age
low birth weight
risk factors
sars cov
cord blood
coronavirus disease