Possible Vertical Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 From an Infected Mother to Her Newborn

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Authors

Lan Dong · Wuhan University

Jinhua Tian · Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University

Songming He · Wuhan University

Chuchao Zhu · Central Hospital of Wuhan

Jian Wang · Army Medical University

Chen Liu · Army Medical University

Jing Yang ·

Abstract

This case report describes birth of an infant with elevated anti–SARS-CoV-2 IgM antibodies and cytokine levels to a mother with polymerase chain reaction–confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) despite no physical contact.

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction COVID-19 and Mental Health Pregnancy and Medication Impact

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 323, Issue 18, pp. 1846-1848

DOI: 10.1001/jama.2020.4621

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