. While several studies have been published on monkeypox infection , few have assessed its effects on pregnant women. A review of studies consisting of seven monkeypox-infected pregnant women, from endemic countries like Nigeria, Congo, and Zaire, has given new insights into the effects the infection can have during pregnancy.
The women were infected during the first and second trimesters of pregnancy and hospitalized. The study reported the following effects of monkeypox infection during pregnancy: Fetal loss in case of infection in the first trimester – 67%, and in the second trimester – 82% Overall late fetal and perinatal loss incidence – 77% Vertical transmission – 62% Miscarriage – 39% Intra-uterine fetal death – 23% Fetuses survived to birth – 23% Preterm birth – 8% Neonatal death within 30 days of birth: 0 cases Even though the sample size is less, the review shows the…
