First delivery of a COVID-19 positive patient in Cameroon

Authors

  • Junie Y. Ngaha Yaounde Central Hospital, Yaounde, Cameroon
  • Florent Y. Fouelifack Yaounde Central Hospital, Yaounde, Cameroon Higher Institute of Medical Technology of Nkolondom, Yaoundé, Cameroon
  • Madye A. Ngo Dingom Yaounde Central Hospital, Yaounde, Cameroon
  • Marileine K. Kemme Yaounde Central Hospital, Yaounde, Cameroon
  • Brigitte Wandji Yaounde Central Hospital, Yaounde, Cameroon
  • Felix Essiben Department of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Cameroon
  • Anicet Ngate Department of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Cameroon
  • Jeanne H. Fouedjio Yaounde Central Hospital, Yaounde, Cameroon Higher Institute of Medical Technology of Nkolondom, Yaoundé, Cameroon
  • Charles E. Sone Yaounde Central Hospital, Yaounde, Cameroon
  • Philemon N. Arrey Yaounde Central Hospital, Yaounde, Cameroon
  • Serge Temkou Yaounde Central Hospital, Yaounde, Cameroon
  • Gilles T. Libend Yaounde Central Hospital, Yaounde, Cameroon
  • Jean J. Bissemou Yaounde Central Hospital, Yaounde, Cameroon
  • Filbert E. Eko Yaounde Central Hospital, Yaounde, Cameroon Higher Institute of Medical Technology of Nkolondom, Yaoundé, Cameroon
  • Joel T. Momo Department of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Cameroon
  • Larissa O. Essomba Department of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Cameroon
  • Ahmadou H. Djoulatou Department of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Cameroon
  • Ache Isseini Department of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Cameroon
  • Monkaree B. Kutnjem Department of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Cameroon
  • Colbert E. Bisong Department of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Cameroon
  • Winnie T. Gouanfo Department of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Cameroon
  • Rebecca Tonye Yaounde Central Hospital, Yaounde, Cameroon
  • Georges E. Mballa Yaounde Central Hospital, Yaounde, Cameroon Department of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Cameroon
  • Pierre Ongolo-Zogo Yaounde Central Hospital, Yaounde, Cameroon Department of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Cameroon
  • Eugene Sobngwi Yaounde Central Hospital, Yaounde, Cameroon Department of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Cameroon
  • Pierre J. Fouda Yaounde Central Hospital, Yaounde, Cameroon Department of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Cameroon
  • Robinson E. Mbu Yaounde Central Hospital, Yaounde, Cameroon Department of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Cameroon

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20203344

Keywords:

Cameroon, Central, Childbirth, COVID-19, Woman, Yaounde

Abstract

Since its appearance in China in December 2019, COVID-19 which is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus has become a real global health problem. Pregnant women are not immune to this novel infection, which makes it difficult for proper management of pregnancy and childbirth. Authors present here the first case of childbirth in Cameroon of a 19-year-old adolescent tested positive for COVID-19.

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2020-07-23

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