CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND FETO-MATERNAL OUTCOMES IN PREGNANT WOMEN WITH COVID -19 INFECTIONS

Abstract

Background and objectives:-COVID-19 is ongoing pandemic, caused by novel Corona Virus. There is very scarce information is available about clinical features and feto-maternal outcomes of COVID-19 in pregnancy. Therefore, this study was aimed to determine clinical characteristics and feto-maternal outcomes of pregnant women with COVID-19. Methods- In this retrospective study, we included all pregnant women admitted with COVID-19 over three months. Clinical features, laboratory ndings and feto-maternal outcomes were assessed.Results:-The mean age of the patients was 24 years. Hypertensive disorder of pregnancy was most common associated co-morbidity. Majority of patients (81%) were asymptomatic. Lymphocytopenia was seen in 58% of the patients and 47% had elevated levels of CRP. All patients who presented in rst trimester had spontaneous abortion. There is relatively higher rate of preterm birth (21%) and cesarean delivery(43%). All the neonates were tested negative for COVID-19. Conclusion;- There is relatively higher rate of cesarean delivery. Overall feto-maternal outcome was good and there was no evidence of vertical transmission.