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What do we know about COVID-19? A review article.
Júlia Maggi Vieira1, Olívia Moura de Paula Ricardo1, Carolina Miranda Hannas1
1. Departamento de Oftalmologia, Instituto de Olhos Ciências Médicas, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil.
Revista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
|June 25, 2020
Summary
This review summarizes current knowledge on COVID-19, including epidemiology and clinical aspects, to aid the medical community in pandemic decision-making and control strategies against SARS-CoV-2.
Area of Science:
- * Virology and Epidemiology
- * Infectious Diseases
- * Public Health
Background:
- * The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has presented unprecedented global health challenges.
- * Rapid dissemination of scientific information is crucial for effective pandemic response.
- * A consolidated understanding of published data is needed to guide medical and public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To synthesize and present up-to-date information on COVID-19 from published literature.
- * To enhance accessibility and comprehension of pandemic-related knowledge for the medical community.
- * To support informed decision-making in the fight against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Main Methods:
- * Comprehensive literature review of articles published since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- * Collection and aggregation of data from diverse scientific publications.
- * Synthesis of epidemiological parameters and clinical findings related to SARS-CoV-2.
Main Results:
- * Consolidated epidemiological data and clinical insights on the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2).
- * Identification of recent advancements in the understanding and control of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- * Summary of current knowledge regarding the characteristics and spread of SARS-CoV-2.
Conclusions:
- * The scientific community is actively generating research to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
- * This review provides a timely summary of the latest findings on SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19.
- * The synthesized information aims to assist health authorities and medical professionals in managing the ongoing pandemic.
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