Severe pneumonia in a
critically ill pregnant patient with COVID-19 infection: A case report
Xiaoping Wang1a, Dongna Wang1a,
Shuming He1a,*, Ruibin Chi1,
Minchang He1, Meibin Shi1,Weidong
Li1, Chunxi Chi1, Xiangwen
Zhao1, Jianfeng Luo2
- Affiliated Xiaolan Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 65,
Jucheng Road. Zhongshan, 528415, People’s Republic of China.
- Zhongshan Second People’s Hospital, Muhejing East Road, Gangkou.
Zhongshan, 517400, People’s Republic of China.
a These authors contributed equally to this work.
* Corresponding Author :
Shuming He, Affiliated Xiaolan
Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 65, Jucheng Road. Zhongshan,
528415, People’s Republic of China. email:
13703036288@139.com
Abstract: Here, we report a critical case of maternal COVID-19
infection in the third trimester of pregnancy showing severe outcomes
for mother and infant.
Keywords. COVID-19, Pregnant
woman, Preterm delivery
Tweetable abstract COVID-19 infection in pregnancy may
cause severe outcomes for mothers and infants. Early detection and
initiation of appropriate management are crucial.