Universal screening for SARS-CoV-2 in asymptomatic obstetric patients in Tokyo, Japan

Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2020 Aug;150(2):268-269. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.13252. Epub 2020 Jun 25.

Abstract

The prevalence of COVID‐19 in asymptomatic obstetric patients in Tokyo was shown to be 4% when universal screening was implemented. Physicians should pay attention to asymptomatic patients to prevent nosocomial infections.

Keywords: COVID-19; Novel coronavirus; Pregnancy.