Vaccination is preventing development of placental pathologies in SARS-CoV-2 infected pregnant patients

ÖZER E., ÇAĞLIYAN E., ÇAĞAPTAY S.

Journal of neonatal-perinatal medicine, vol.16, no.2, pp.235-237, 2023 (Scopus) identifier identifier

  • 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.