Coronavirus infection in neonates: a systematic review.

Daniele TrevisanutoFrancesco CavallinMaria Elena CavicchioloMartina BorelliniSerena CalgaroEugenio Baraldi

Published in: Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition (2020)

Most neonates with SARS-CoV-2 infection were asymptomatic or presented mild symptoms, generally were left in spontaneous breathing and had a good prognosis after median 10 days of hospitalisation. Large epidemiological and clinical cohort studies, as well as the implementation of collaborative networks, are needed to improve the understanding of the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection in neonates.

Keyphrases

low birth weight
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
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quality improvement
primary care
healthcare
preterm infants
preterm birth
coronavirus disease