Journal article
Pregnancy Outcomes in COVID-19: A Prospective Cohort Study in Singapore
CN Mattar, S Kalimuddin, SP Sadarangani, S Tagore, S Thain, KC Thoon, EY Hong, A Kanneganti, CW Ku, GM Chan, KZ Lee, JJ Yap, SS Tan, B Yan, BE Young, DC Lye, DE Anderson, L Yang, LL Su, J Somani Show all
Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore | ACAD MEDICINE SINGAPORE | Published : 2020
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Pregnant women are reported to be at increased risk of severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) due to underlying immunosuppression during pregnancy. However, the clinical course of COVID-19 in pregnancy and risk of vertical and horizontal transmission remain relatively unknown. We aim to describe and evaluate outcomes in pregnant women with COVID-19 in Singapore. METHODS: Prospective observational study of 16 pregnant patients admitted for COVID-19 to 4 tertiary hospitals in Singapore. Outcomes included severe disease, pregnancy loss, and vertical and horizontal transmission. RESULTS: Of the 16 patients, 37.5%, 43.8% and 18.7% were infected in the first, second and third tri..
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