Severe pneumonia in a critically ill pregnant patient with COVID-19 infection: A case report

Severe pneumonia in a critically ill pregnant patient with COVID-19 infection: A case reportXiaoping Wang1a, Dongna Wang1a, Shuming He1a,*, Ruibin Chi1, Minchang He1, Meibin Shi1,Weidong Li1, Chunxi Chi1, Xiangwen Zhao1, Jianfeng Luo2Affiliated Xiaolan Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 65, Jucheng Road. Zhongshan, 528415, People’s Republic of China.Zhongshan Second People’s Hospital, Muhejing East Road, Gangkou. Zhongshan, 517400, People’s Republic of China.a These authors contributed equally to this work.* Corresponding Author : Shuming He, Affiliated Xiaolan Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 65, Jucheng Road. Zhongshan, 528415, People’s Republic of China. email: 13703036288@139.comAbstract: Here, we report a critical case of maternal COVID-19 infection in the third trimester of pregnancy showing severe outcomes for mother and infant.Keywords. COVID-19, Pregnant woman, Preterm deliveryTweetable abstract COVID-19 infection in pregnancy may cause severe outcomes for mothers and infants. Early detection and initiation of appropriate management are crucial.