Uncomplicated pregnancy with asymptomatic covid-19 and hepatitis b: first case report in Libya
Abstract
Khuloud Ajaj, Efaf Daza, Abubaker Elmaryul and Foud Ben Zekri
The Novel Coronavirus called Severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection which responsible for COVID 19 pandemic attribute to worldwide challenge to raising effort to overcome risks in all health service units including maternity unit [1]. In Libya we reported a first case report of pregnant woman with asymptomatic confirmed COVID 19 by nasopharyngeal swabs for SARS-CoV-2 RNA PCR and Hepatitis B infection discovered accidentally during hospitalization, supportive management and protective measures carried out throughout hospitalization to early detection of possible compli- cations. The mother requested to delivery by an elective cesarean section under ordinary spinal anesthesia without significant complications occur, it was performed in negative pressure operating room connected to NQ 500 air purification system ac- companied by strict effective protective measures to prevent spread of both viral infection to her newborn and medical staff, the newborn remained negative for SARS- CoV-2 infection till discharged.