Vertical transmission of Coronavirus Disease - A difficult diagnostic challenge

• Autor(es): Soares,Elisa Sofia Oliveira ; Coelho,Maria ; Nogueira,Rosete ; Matos,Joana ; Torgal,Ana
• Data: 2022
• Origem: SciELO Portugal
• Assunto(s): COVID-19; SARS-CoV2; Vertical transmission; Neonatal; Pregnancy
• Tipo de Documento: Relatório
• Idioma: Inglês

Descrição

Abstract The aim of this case report is to describe a rare case of vertical transmission of SARS-CoV2, in a mother with atypical symptoms. We describe a case of an emergent cesarean section, at 29 weeks, due to pathological cardiocographic tracing. Pregnant was attended because of dermatologic symptoms and SARS CoV-2 RT-PCR was positive. Newborn RT-PCR was negative on umbilical cord blood and nasopharyngeal swabs. On the 9th day, due to hemodynamic instability and respiratory depression, the newborn died. Despite previous negative tests, RT-PCR for SARS-CoV2 was positive on fetal and placental tissues.