Puerperal Infections Complicated by COVID-19 Co-Infection: Two Independent Case Reports with Need for Intensive Care

Review Data

Q: Is the topic relevant to the journal area of interest? Is it contemporary and interesting for

researchers?

A: Good

Abstract & Keywords

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A: Good

Goal

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A: Good

Structure

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A: Good

Tools and Methods

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A: Good

Discussion & Conclusion

Q: Is it related to the results presented before? Do you consider them as coherent?

A: Good

Comments: The Discussion provides a brief explanation of the cases caused due to complications with SARS-CoV-2 in puerperium. Further, it states that the clinical course of SARS-CoV-2 infection is more rapid and worse in situation of peri and post-partum complications. Lastly, the authors suggest SARS-Cov-2 screening in all pregnant and post-partum patients irrespective of whether the patient has any symptoms or not.

Literature

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A: Good

Author's knowledge

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A: Good

Length

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A: Good

Figures & Tables

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A: Not applicable.

Writing style

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A: Good

Comments: There are few issues found in the manuscript which are as follows:

·       Under broad heading Case Report,  2^nd paragraph, 1^st sentence “At the day of the second betamethasone injection” must be “On the day of the second betamethasone injection”.

·       In Case Report, 6^th paragraph, 3^rd sentence, “It was kind of a balancing act finding the best treatment in regard of coagulation with thrombocytes” must be “It was kind of a balancing act finding the best treatment in regard to coagulation with thrombocytes”.

Further comments on the paper

Comments: This manuscript presents 2 case reports of 2 different pregnant individuals with puerperal infections complicated by COVID-19 co-infection. It illustrates the treatment carried out in both cases and suggests rapid diagnosis and treatment for the prevention of long-term harm.

Q: Would you recommend this manuscript for further publication?

A: Yes - Suitable to be published

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