SARS-CoV-2 vertical maternal/neonatal transmission
A recent report from Wuhan strongly suggested vertical transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from mothers to newborns (see c ovid vertical transmission jamaped2020 in dropbox, or doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2020.0878 ) Details: -- 33 neonates born to mothers with COVID-19, of whom 3 were likely SARS-CoV-2 infected. The 3 cases: --40 weeks gestation, delivered by C-section because of meconium stained amniotic fluid and confirmed maternal COVID pneumonia. On day 2 of life the infant had lethargy and fever, unremarkable physical exam, was sent to the NICU. Chest x-ray showed pneumonia and pro-calcitonin was positive. nasopharyngeal and anal swabs were positive for SARS-CoV-2 on days 2 and 4 but negative on day 6 --40 weeks/4 days gestation. C-section because of confirmed maternal COVID pneumonia. Neonate had lethargy, vomiting and fever. Normal physical. Had leukocytosis, lymphocytopenia, elevated CK-...