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The epidemiology and clinical information about COVID-19

Huipeng Ge1, Xiufen Wang1, Xiangning Yuan1

  • 1Department of Nephrology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Xiangya Road No 87, Changsha, 41008, Hunan, China.

European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases : Official Publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology
|April 16, 2020
PubMed

Insights

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) caused the COVID-19 pandemic. This review summarizes key information on COVID-19 epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis to aid global control efforts.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health
  • Virology

Background:

  • The emergence of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.
  • Identification of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) as the causative agent.
  • Global spread of COVID-19, impacting over seventy countries worldwide.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of COVID-19.
  • To summarize epidemiological characteristics, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
  • To facilitate disease control and management strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature and data on COVID-19.
  • Synthesis of information regarding disease spread and patient outcomes.
  • Analysis of control measures implemented in China.

Main Results:

  • Detailed summary of COVID-19's epidemiological patterns.
  • Description of common and severe clinical manifestations.
  • Overview of diagnostic approaches and therapeutic interventions.
  • Discussion of patient prognosis and factors influencing outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • A thorough understanding of COVID-19's multifaceted aspects is crucial.
  • Effective control strategies require integrated knowledge of epidemiology, clinical presentation, and treatment.
  • Continued research and information sharing are vital for managing the ongoing pandemic.

Keywords:
ClinicalCoronavirus disease 2019EpidemiologyPathologySevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2Treatment

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