Review of maternal COVID-19 infection: considerations for the pediatric ophthalmologist

Alison DiSciullo; Neggin Mokhtari; Melissa Fries

doi:10.1016/j.jaapos.2020.07.003

Review of maternal COVID-19 infection: considerations for the pediatric ophthalmologist

J AAPOS. 2020 Aug;24(4):209-211. doi: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2020.07.003. Epub 2020 Jul 29.

Authors

Alison DiSciullo¹, Neggin Mokhtari², Melissa Fries³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MedStar Washington Hospital Center/MedStar Georgetown University, Washington, DC.
² Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington, DC. Electronic address: neggin.mokhtari@medstar.net.
³ Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington, DC.

Abstract

With the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the United States, more data is being reported on transmission, symptomatology, clinical course, and treatment of the virus. Research has focused on the trends and unique characteristics in at-risk populations, including pregnant women. This report summarizes the current data on considerations in pregnancy and postpartum period for mother and neonate to elucidate potential transmission risks for pediatric ophthalmologists.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

COVID-19 / epidemiology*
COVID-19 / transmission
Child
Disease Transmission, Infectious / statistics & numerical data*
Female
Humans
Ophthalmologists*
Pandemics*
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / epidemiology*
SARS-CoV-2*