Assessing the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection for pregnancy and as possible cause of birth defects KU Leuven
Since December 2019, SARS-CoV-2 causing COVID-19 spreads
over the globe. Mortality rate is highest among the elderly while people at reproductive age
usually experience mild or no symptoms. At current, data on SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy
are limited. Whereas infection during late trimester pregnancy seems to occur without adverse
events, a recent study reported maternal and neonatal complications if the ...