Vaccination is preventing development of placental pathologies in SARS-CoV-2 infected pregnant patients
Journal of neonatal-perinatal medicine, vol.16, no.2, pp.235-237, 2023 (Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 16 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2023
- Doi Number: 10.3233/npm-221141
- Journal Name: Journal of neonatal-perinatal medicine
- Journal Indexes: Scopus, Academic Search Premier, EMBASE, MEDLINE
- Page Numbers: pp.235-237
- Keywords: COVID-19, placenta, pregnancy, SARS-CoV-2, vaccination
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has created a serious health problem in pregnant people. We aimed to address whether vaccination can prevent development of placental disease in SARS-CoV-2 infected mothers. METHODS: We reported the pathology findings obtained from routine histopathological examination of placentas of overall 38 cases. RESULTS: We found low prevalence of placental pathology in vaccinated pregnant people with active SARS-CoV-2 infection in comparison to those unvaccinated cases. CONCLUSION: Based on our findings, SARS-CoV-2 vaccination can prevent development of placental pathological lesions and may lower the risk of serious illness in pregnant people.