Publications by authors named "Roslyn VanAbel"
Article Synopsis
- * Certain pathogens, like HIV, malaria, and SARS-CoV-2, can hinder the transfer of these protective antibodies from mother to child, affecting neonatal health.
- * The review highlights changes in antibody characteristics, maternal immune responses, and placental damage as factors that impact antibody transfer, stressing the importance of understanding these processes for better pandemic preparedness and child health outcomes.
Pregnant people and their fetuses are vulnerable to adverse health outcomes from coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19) due to infection with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). COVID-19 has been associated with higher rates of maternal mortality, preterm birth, and stillbirth. While SARS-CoV-2 infection of the placenta and vertical transmission is rare, this may be due to the typically longer time interval between maternal infection and testing of the placenta and neonate.
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