Cytokine storm treated successfully with immunoglobulin therapy in a pregnant COVID-19 patient

2021 
Ever since its emergence Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS CoV 2) has caused an enormous amount of morbidity and mortality. Pregnancy being a high risk state is also being affected by this lethal pandemic causing an increased risk of rising maternal mortality. The treatment strategies for managing COVID-19 in pregnant female remains limited with no definite treatment available. With the growing evidence of Lymphocytopenia in COVID-19 there has been a emergence of immunoglobulin (IVIg) as a relatively safe treatment option in immunodeficient states such as pregnancy. Though research remains limited in the aspect of immunoglobulin therapy in pregnancy a risk versus benefit ratio might allow use of immunoglobulin therapy. We present a case of COVID-19 associated cytokine storm with lymphocytopenia in a Pregnant female which was successfully treated with immunoglobulin therapy.
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