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Do Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Monoclonal Antibodies Have an Impact on Pregnancy Outcome? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Authors :
Conte E
Di Girolamo R
D'Antonio F
Raffone A
Neola D
Saccone G
Dell'Aquila M
Sarno L
Miceli M
Carbone L
Maruotti GM
Source :
Vaccines [Vaccines (Basel)] 2023 Feb 03; Vol. 11 (2). Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Feb 03.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) have been used as a rescue strategy for pregnant women affected by COVID-19. To explore its impact on maternal-fetal health, we included all observational studies reporting maternal, fetal, delivery and neonatal outcomes in women who underwent mAbs infusion for COVID-19. Primary outcome was the percentage of preterm delivery. We used meta-analyses of proportions to combine data for maternal, fetal, delivery and neonatal outcome of women treated with mAbs for COVID-19 and reported pooled proportions and their 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for categorical variables or mean difference (MD) with their 95% confidence intervals for continuous variables. Preterm birth was observed in 22.8% of cases (95% CI 12.9-34.3). Fetal distress was reported in 4.2% (95% CI 1.6-8.2). Gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia were observed in 3.0% (95% CI 0.8-6.8) and 3.4% (95% CI 0.8-7.5) of cases, respectively. Fetal growth restriction was observed in 3.2% of fetuses (95% CI 0.8-7.0). Secondary prophylaxis with mAbs is currently considered the best treatment option for people with mild to moderate COVID-19 disease. More attention should be paid to infants born from mothers who were treated with mAbs, for the risk of immunosuppression.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2076-393X
Volume :
11
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Vaccines
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
36851222
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines11020344