Impact of Co-Occurrence of Obesity and SARS-CoV-2 Infection during Pregnancy on Placental Pathologies and Adverse Birth Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis

Impact of Co-Occurrence of Obesity and SARS-CoV-2 Infection during Pregnancy on Placental Pathologies and Adverse Birth Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis

Obesity is a risk factor for severe COVID-19 disease during pregnancy. We hypothesized that the co-occurrence of high maternal body mass index (BMI) and gestational SARS-CoV-2 infection are detrimental to fetoplacental development. We conducted a systematic review following PRISMA/SWiM guidelines an...

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Main Authors: Thaina Ferraz, Samantha J. Benton, Israa Zareef, Oluwatomike Aribaloye, Enrrico Bloise, Kristin L. Connor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
maternal
obesity
SARS-CoV-2
placenta
pathology
neonatal
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/12/4/524

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https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/12/4/524

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