Health Condition 1: B972- Coronavirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Dr Deepak Chawla
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Following neonates will be enrolled in the study 1. Neonates born in the hospital with COVID-19 infection in pregnant mother within 2 weeks before birth 2. Neonates presenting to the hospital with history of postnatal exposure to infected mother, other family member or healthcare provider. 3. Neonates presenting with severe acute respiratory illness after 48-72 h of birth with illness which cannot be explained by other causes or perinatal events (irrespective of history of exposure) and test positive for COVID-19 infection
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: There are no exclusion criteria apart from refusal of parents to participate in the study (prospective arm).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Incidence of vertical transmission (positive RT-PCR in first sample)Timepoint: At birth and at 5-14 days of life | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Incidence of pneumonia (clinical or radiographic) 2. Need of NICU admission 3. Incidence of vertical transmission (positive RT-PCR in first sample) 4. Incidence of neonatal infection (vertical or horizontal) 5. Need of respiratory support 6. Duration of respiratory support 7. Incidence of major neonatal morbidities 8. Neonatal mortality rateTimepoint: 28 days | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDeepak Chawla
Government Medical College Hospital
Outcome results
None listed