Journal of Infectious Diseases & Preventive Medicine
Open Access

Abstract

COVID-19 and Newborn: Experience of a University Isolation Unit

M. lehlimi, M. Chemsi, A. Habzi and S. Benomar

Background: COVID-19 has afflicted the health of children all age groups. Perinatal transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is mainly horizontal; the vertical transmission of COVID-19 is a debate subject.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective study in the neonatal ICU of Harouchi Mother and Child Hospital in Casablanca, Hassan II University Casablanca, Morocco from March 15, 2020 to December 31, 2021. Our purpose is to describe the epidemiological, clinical, therapeutic, and outcome profile of newborns infected by Sars-cov2 and to discuss the possibility of maternal-fetal transmission.

Results: Eighty-eight newborns were hospitalized in the COVID isolation unit, Eighteen newborns got infected; eight of them by probable maternal-fetal transmission and ten post-natal infection. The diagnosis was confirmed by PCR; the main symptom was respiratory distress, followed by fever; all symptomatic newborns received supportive treatments.

Conclusion: Infection of the newborn by SARS-CoV-2 is a little studied subject. Data collection is necessary in order to establish guidelines adapted to this population.

Published Date: 2022-07-29; Received Date: 2022-06-29