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1Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Taibah University, Al-Medina Al-Munawara 41477, Saudi Arabia; Department of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, (Central University), New Delhi 11025, India.
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Preventing and managing COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) is crucial due to its rapid spread. While no definitive treatment exists, early prevention and management strategies are key to combating this viral disease.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, emerged in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.
- The virus has spread globally, affecting over 210 countries and territories.
- The pandemic has resulted in millions of infections and significant mortality worldwide.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and the COVID-19 disease.
- To outline prevention, management, and potential treatment strategies.
- To discuss the social impact of the pandemic.
Main Methods:
- Review of available information on SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19.
- Analysis of potential therapeutic interventions, including drug combinations and complementary therapies.
- Emphasis on public health measures and societal impact.
Main Results:
- COVID-19 presents with flu-like symptoms, including fever, cough, and breathing difficulties.
- No definitive cure exists, underscoring the importance of prevention and management.
- Combination therapy with antivirals, hydroxychloroquine, and azithromycin, under medical guidance, is suggested as a potential treatment option.
Conclusions:
- Strict adherence to preventive measures, management protocols, and quarantine is essential.
- Unani therapy may complement allopathic treatment.
- Public education and scientific advancement are vital for future disaster preparedness.
Abstract:
COVID-19 was originated from Wuhan city of Hubei Province in China in December 2019. Since then it has spread in more than 210 countries and territories. It is a viral disease due to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus. The patients show flu-like symptoms with a dry cough, sore throat, high fever, and breathing problems. The disease due to SARS-CoV-2 was named as COVID-19. About 2.2 million people have been infected with more than 0.15 million deaths globally. The United States of America is the most affected country with the highest patients of about 0.7 million. Despite great efforts, there is no treatment of this disease. However, prevention and management are the best options. This article describes SARS-CoV-2, disease, prevention and management, treatment and social impact on society. It was analyzed that a combination of antiviral drugs with hydroxyl-chloroquine and azithromycin (with the consultation of a medical practitioner) may be the best option to treat the patients, depending on the patient's conditions and symptoms. However, Unani therapy may be useful along with allopathic treatment. It is urgently advised and requested that all the persons should follow the preventive measures, managements and quarantine strictly without any religious discrepancy otherwise the situation may be the worst. Also, there is an urgent requirement to educate our new generation for science and technology to fight against any such disaster in future; if any. There is no need to be panic and proper prevention and management are essential to combat this disease. This article may be useful to create awareness among the public, to prevent, manage and treat COVID-19.
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