Sufia Athar¹*, Sarfraz Abedin² and Wasim Lodhi³

¹Specialist Obstetrics and Gynecology, Al-Wakra Hospital, HMC, Qatar
²Specialist NICU, Pediatric, Al-Wakra Hospital, HMC, Qatar
³Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology, North Middlesex University Hospital, London, UK

*Corresponding Author: Sufia Athar, Specialist Obstetrics and Gynecology, Al-Wakra Hospital, HMC, Qatar.

Received: July 13, 2021; Published: July 26, 2021

Abstract

  Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has affected every nook and crook of the world. With the second and the impending third wave, the situation has further deteriorated. Neonates, being the vulnerable section of society, need more vigilance. With current recommendations, newborns of the infected mothers are being tested at birth. Considering the false-negative results of SARS-CoV-2, RT-PCR in children, neonates are liable to have higher false-negative results. Newer studies have revealed that neonates may develop the symptoms even after 5 - 21 days of birth. This may lead to delays in the diagnosis and the possibility of transmission of the disease to the caregivers. In this review, the current challenges in the diagnosis and management protocols of neonates are discussed, lightening the importance and protection for caregivers.

Keywords: Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19); SARS-CoV-2; RT-PCR

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Citation

Citation: Sufia Athar., et al. “Challenges in the Diagnosis and Management of Newborns of COVID-19 Positive Mothers”. Acta Scientific Paediatrics 4.8 (2021): 56-59.

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