COVID-19 IN PREGNANCY

Dr. BYAMUKAMA ONESMUS

3^rd Year Resident, MUST/MRRH

Introduction

• Pregnancy causes immunological and physiological changes and women susceptible to viral RTIs, including COVID-19.
• Rapid clinical deterioration occurs, and symptomatic pregnant patients are at increased risk of severe disease and death.
• Risk factors for severe disease and death include 35 years, obesity, and preexisting medical comorbidities……. read more here COVID-19 IN PREGNANCY