COVID-19 pandemic crisis—a complete outline of SARS-CoV-2

Background Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), the cause of COVID-19, a fatal disease emerged from Wuhan, a large city in the Chinese province of Hubei in December 2019. Main body of abstract The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 as a pandemic due to its spread to other countries inside and outside...

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Published in:Future journal of pharmaceutical sciences 2020-11, Vol.6 (1), p.116-20, Article 116
Main Authors: Shaikh, Sana Saffiruddin, Jose, Anooja P., Nerkar, Disha Anil, Vijaykumar KV, Midhuna, Shaikh, Saquib Khaleel
Format: Article
Language:English
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Clinical trials
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
Fatalities
Lifecycle
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Pathogenesis
Pharmaceutical sciences
Prevention
Review
SARS-CoV-2
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
Viruses
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Summary:Background Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), the cause of COVID-19, a fatal disease emerged from Wuhan, a large city in the Chinese province of Hubei in December 2019. Main body of abstract The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 as a pandemic due to its spread to other countries inside and outside Asia. Initial confirmation of the pandemic shows patient exposure to the Huanan seafood market. Bats might be a significant host for the spread of coronaviruses via an unknown intermediate host. The human-to-human transfer has become a significant concern due to one of the significant reasons that is asymptomatic carriers or silent spreaders. No data is obtained regarding prophylactic treatment for COVID-19, although many clinical trials are underway. Conclusion The most effective weapon is prevention and precaution to avoid the spread of the pandemic. In this current review, we outline pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, ongoing clinical trials, prevention, and precautions. We have also highlighted the impact of pandemic worldwide and challenges that can help to overcome the fatal disease in the future.
ISSN:2314-7253
2314-7245
2314-7253
DOI:10.1186/s43094-020-00133-y