Epidemiology and clinical features of COVID-19: A review of current literature

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Juan A Siordia1

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Journal of Clinical Virology : the Official Publication of the Pan American Society for Clinical Virology
|April 20, 2020
PubMed

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The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic rapidly spread globally in early 2020. This review organizes current research on COVID-19 epidemiology, clinical features, diagnostics, and prognosis.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic emerged in late 2019, rapidly becoming a global health crisis.
  • The rapid spread necessitated urgent scientific inquiry into the disease's characteristics.
  • Extensive research has been published on various aspects of COVID-19.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and organize the rapidly expanding body of scientific literature on COVID-19.
  • To provide a consolidated overview of key findings related to the pandemic.
  • To facilitate understanding of COVID-19 for researchers and clinicians.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of published literature on COVID-19.
  • Consolidation of information on epidemiology, clinical presentation, and diagnostics.
  • Organization of data pertaining to patient prognosis.

Main Results:

  • The review summarizes epidemiological data on COVID-19 transmission and spread.
  • Key clinical and diagnostic patterns observed in COVID-19 patients are detailed.
  • Prognostic factors influencing COVID-19 outcomes are presented.

Conclusions:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic requires a comprehensive understanding of its multifaceted aspects.
  • Organized information is crucial for effective management and control strategies.
  • Continued research is essential to address the evolving nature of the virus.

Keywords:
Coronavirus disease 2019DiagnosisEpidemiologyPandemicSevere acute respiratory disease

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