Vertical Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in a Twin Pregnancy

Tiffany C Chang; Rebecca F Herbert; Stacey N Tran; Victoria M Weprinsky; Bhaskari Burra; Chi Dola

doi:10.36518/2689-0216.1371

Vertical Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in a Twin Pregnancy

HCA Healthc J Med. 2022 Dec 30;3(6):335-341. doi: 10.36518/2689-0216.1371. eCollection 2022.

Authors

Tiffany C Chang^{1

2}, Rebecca F Herbert¹, Stacey N Tran^{1

2}, Victoria M Weprinsky¹, Bhaskari Burra^{1

2}, Chi Dola^{1

2}

Affiliations

¹ Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA.
² Tulane University Medical Center, New Orleans, LA.

Abstract

Description Transmission of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was first identified in 2019 and rapidly evolved into the global coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The emergence of a highly morbid disease has posed ongoing challenges in the diagnosis, management, and prevention of COVID-19. The uncertainty underlying medical decision making is further compounded by preexisting conditions, including pregnancy. Here, we report a twin pregnancy complicated by maternal COVID-19 and the vertical transmission of SARS-CoV-2. We hope that our experiences contribute to a better understanding of the disease in pregnancy and, ultimately, guide the development of effective treatment and prevention strategies.

Keywords: COVID-19; SARS-Cov-2; neonatal mortality; perinatal outcomes; preterm birth; twin pregnancy; vertical transmission.

Publication types

Case Reports

Grants and funding

This research was supported (in whole or in part) by HCA Healthcare and/or an HCA Healthcare affiliated entity.