Longitudinal Survey of COVID-19 Burden and Related Policies in U.S. Neonatal Intensive Care Units
Conclusion Among a large cohort of NICU infants, the prevalence of infants under investigation or with confirmed neonatal COVID-19 disease was low. Policies regarding universal maternal screening for SARS-CoV-2, infant isolation from positive mothers, and direct maternal breastfeeding for infants born to positive mothers are rapidly evolving. As universal maternal screening for SARS-CoV-2 becomes more common, the impact of these policies requires further investigation.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Ahmad, Kaashif A. Darcy-Mahoney, Ashley Kelleher, Amy S. Ellsbury, Dan L. Tolia, Veeral N. Clark, Reese H. Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research
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