Am J Perinatol. Successful Treatment of Preterm Labor in Association with Acute COVID-19 Infection

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Am J Perinatol. 2020 Apr 24. doi: 10.1055/s-0040-1709993. [Epub ahead of print]
Successful Treatment of Preterm Labor in Association with Acute COVID-19 Infection.


Browne PC¹, Linfert JB¹, Perez-Jorge E².

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Abstract

Novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection occurring during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of preterm delivery. This case report describes successful treatment of preterm labor during acute COVID-19 infection. Standard treatment for preterm labor may allow patients with acute COVID-19 infection to recover without the need for preterm delivery. KEY POINTS: ? Acute COVID-19 infection is associated with a high rate of preterm delivery.. ? Standard treatment for preterm labor such as intravenous magnesium sulfate, antepartum steroid therapy and antibiotic prophylaxis for group B streptococcus infection were effective in this patient.. ? In the absence of maternal or fetal compromise, acute COVID-19 infection is not an indication for early elective delivery..
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PMID:32330970DOI:10.1055/s-0040-1709993