A Pregnant Patient with COVID-19 Induced Colitis and Spontaneous Preterm Birth

Authors

  • Tania Luthra Obstetrics and Gynecology, PGY-4, University of Alberta , 1602-10388 105th Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0C2, Canada Author
  • Prabhpreet Hundal Obstetrics and Gynecology, PGY-5, University of Alberta Author
  • Jennifer Galdon MD FRCSC, Obstetrics & Gynecology Author
  • John Cena MD FRCSC, General Internal Medicine Author
  • Katherine Ross MD FRCSC, Obstetric Medicine, Assistant Professor University of Alberta Author
  • Roger Turnell Emeritus Professor and Specialist in Maternal Fetal Medicine, Adjunct Professor of Global Health, Division of Community Engagement, FOMD, Lois Hole Hospital for Women, University of Alberta at the Royal Alexandra Hospital Site Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47363/JCCSR/2023(5)243

Keywords:

COVID-19, Pregnancy, Preterm birth, Colitis

Abstract

Background: Although COVID-19 infection typically presents with respiratory symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms are a part of the disease spectrum.

Case: An otherwise healthy pregnant patient presented with diffuse abdominal pain at 24+1 weeks gestation. She was diagnosed with COVID-19 infection and diffuse colitis. Her symptoms worsened despite treatment, and she delivered a live male fetus at 24+2 weeks.

Conclusion: COVID-19 infection can adversely affect maternal and fetal status in pregnancy due to its inflammatory response and resulting vascular dysfunction. COVID-19 infection should be suspected in a pregnant patient with gastrointestinal symptoms to avoid delay in diagnosis and treatment.

Author Biographies

  • Tania Luthra, Obstetrics and Gynecology, PGY-4, University of Alberta , 1602-10388 105th Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0C2, Canada

    Tania Luthra, Obstetrics and Gynecology, PGY-4, University of Alberta , 1602-10388 105th Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0C2, Canada

  • Prabhpreet Hundal, Obstetrics and Gynecology, PGY-5, University of Alberta

    Prabhpreet Hundal, Obstetrics and Gynecology, PGY-5, University of Alberta

  • Jennifer Galdon, MD FRCSC, Obstetrics & Gynecology

    Jennifer Galdon, MD FRCSC, Obstetrics & Gynecology

  • John Cena, MD FRCSC, General Internal Medicine

    John Cena, MD FRCSC, General Internal Medicine

  • Katherine Ross, MD FRCSC, Obstetric Medicine, Assistant Professor University of Alberta

    Katherine Ross, MD FRCSC, Obstetric Medicine, Assistant Professor University of Alberta

  • Roger Turnell, Emeritus Professor and Specialist in Maternal Fetal Medicine, Adjunct Professor of Global Health, Division of Community Engagement, FOMD, Lois Hole Hospital for Women, University of Alberta at the Royal Alexandra Hospital Site

    Roger Turnell, Emeritus Professor and Specialist in Maternal Fetal Medicine, Adjunct Professor of Global Health, Division of Community Engagement, FOMD, Lois Hole Hospital for Women, University of Alberta at the Royal Alexandra Hospital Site

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Published

2023-02-17

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Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023): Volume 5 Issue 2

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