Assessing the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection for pregnancy and as a possible cause of birth defects KU Leuven
Since December 2019, the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has affected more than 615 million people. Due to the changes in all body systems during pregnancy, women are at increased risk of severe illness, the need for hospitalization, intensive care, and ventilation. Infection significantly increased the risk of premature delivery, pre-eclampsia, stillbirth, and neonatal and maternal mortality. SARS-CoV-2 uses transmembrane angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 ...