Impact of COVID-19 on obstetric and perinatal outcomes in women infected with SARS-CoV-2
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has caused high morbidity and mortality worldwide. The advent of vaccines was a breakthrough in the fight against SARS-CoV-2, but the possibility of a new wave of the pandemic due to mutations of the virus remains. Of particular concern is the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on maternal and fetal outcomes.
Objective. To analyze published data on the impact of COVID-19 on obstetric and perinatal outcomes.
Material and methods. An analysis of open full-text publications for 2020—2023 was carrid out. Studies were included that examined the association of COVID-19 during prequancy with obstetric and perinatal outcomes.
Results. Information is provided on the pathogenesis of obstetric and perinatal complications in pregnant women with COVID-19. The currently presented information on the course of pregnancy in patients with COVID-19 was analyzed. It has been noted that pregnant women are at increased risk of severe COVID-19, and maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection increases the risk of adverse maternal and fetal outcomes.
Conclusions. It is necessary to study the effect of SARS-CoV-2 on the course and outcomes of pregnancy and childbirth depending on the timing of infection and the clinical course of COVID-19.
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