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Ramesh Kumar1, Suman Nagpal2, Samander Kaushik3
1Department of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Virusdisease
|July 14, 2020
Summary
The rapid spread of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) necessitates rapid and economical diagnostic tools. This review examines current COVID-19 diagnostic methods, emerging techniques, and advanced nano-sensor technologies for on-the-spot detection.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) emerged in late 2019, causing the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The rapid global spread necessitated immediate containment strategies due to the lack of vaccines or specific antiviral treatments.
- Early detection and isolation are crucial for controlling the spread of SARS-CoV-2.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the advantages and disadvantages of current COVID-19 diagnostic approaches.
- To explore newer detection methods currently under development.
- To assess the feasibility of advanced platforms, such as nano-sensor based on-the-spot detection technologies.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing diagnostic methods for COVID-19.
- Analysis of emerging diagnostic technologies.
- Evaluation of novel platforms like nano-sensors for rapid detection.
Main Results:
- Current diagnostic methods for COVID-19 have limitations.
- There is a significant surge in the development of new diagnostic methods and platforms.
- Advanced technologies like nano-sensors show promise for rapid, on-the-spot detection.
Conclusions:
- The limitations of current diagnostic tools highlight the need for faster and more economical alternatives.
- Emerging technologies and advanced platforms offer potential solutions for improved COVID-19 detection.
- Nano-sensor based technologies could revolutionize point-of-care diagnostics for infectious diseases.
