Of the 1,140 pregnant women presenting at 15 hospitals in Maharashtra, 141 were found to be infected with novel coronavirus, translating to 12.3% prevalence. Pooled data of 141 pregnant women and 180 women from Nair Hospital in Mumbai revealed that only 11.5% of those infected showed symptoms, while the remaining 88.5% were asymptomatic.
Pregnancy
Study finds evidence of vertical transmission of coronavirus across the placenta
While about half-a-dozen studies published have already suggested vertical transmission of novel coronavirus from the mother to child, a study now published confirms the direction of transmission as vertical and also identifies the route of transmission as transplacental. Transmission of novel coronavirus through droplets and contact with contaminated surfaces seem to be the major routes … Continue reading Study finds evidence of vertical transmission of coronavirus across the placenta
Study finds possible vertical transmission of novel coronavirus
A newborn was found to have antibodies against novel coronavirus just two hours after (caesarean) delivery. The mother tested positive three weeks before delivery. Since it takes three-seven days for antibodies to the virus to start appearing, the foetus is likely to have been exposed to the virus. A possible case of transmission of novel … Continue reading Study finds possible vertical transmission of novel coronavirus
Treating latent TB of the uterus improves pregnancy outcomes in infertile women
Indian researchers have for the first time found an association between latent TB of the endometrium and fewer eggs in the ovary (low ovarian reserve) in infertile women. Though how latent TB actually causes this reduction is not known, treating the infection led to significant improvement in pregnancy outcomes in infertile women. For the first … Continue reading Treating latent TB of the uterus improves pregnancy outcomes in infertile women
Mumbai researchers discover how embryos implant in the womb
The insight can be used for improving the success rate of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and developing contraceptives. Researchers at ICMR’s National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (NIRRH) in Mumbai have finally shed light on one of the most important steps in pregnancy — the ability of the embryo to implant itself in the … Continue reading Mumbai researchers discover how embryos implant in the womb
The Asian Zika virus strain turns out to be more dangerous
The Asian strain showed greater ability to trigger immune suppression, which allows the virus to replicate and even possibly sneak into the womb and cause more foetal damage. Clinical studies have already shown that infection of pregnant women by the Asian Zika virus strain especially during the first and second trimester of pregnancy leads to … Continue reading The Asian Zika virus strain turns out to be more dangerous
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