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examined all the 24 neonates born to infected pregnant for congenital abnormalities and identified ulcerous lesions on the scalp vertex in one neonate at birth. Blood samples were collected from… Click to show full abstract
examined all the 24 neonates born to infected pregnant for congenital abnormalities and identified ulcerous lesions on the scalp vertex in one neonate at birth. Blood samples were collected from the mother at admission. Neonatal serum, cord blood and nasopharyngeal swab were collected immediately after birth. RT-PCR was conducted on placenta sample and neonatal nasopharyngeal swabs. Serum IgM and IgG were measured. Skin lesions visually days 9 1 year 8 study 53 cm. ulcerous the scalp vertex There hair in the lesions. No other cutaneous lesions, no respiratory symptoms or COVID-19 associated multisystem inflammatory syndromes were detected. were normal. The neonate was isolated immediately after birth. RT-PCR test for nasopharyngeal swabs. Venous and cord blood tested for IgM but positive IgG. profiles neonate D-dimer, lactate neutrophil platelet
Journal Title: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Year Published: 2022
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