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Proposal of Research Model for the Detection of COVID-19 among Asymptomatic Carriers
Arvind Babu Rajendra Santosh1, Kandamaran Krishnamurthy2, Venkat Ramana Reddy Baddam3
1Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, Jamaica.
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This paper proposes a new research model to detect asymptomatic COVID-19 carriers, crucial for preventing community spread of the infectious disease.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global health emergency caused by a rapidly progressing infectious disease.
- Rapid diagnostic tests for COVID-19 detect antigens or antibodies, aiding patient care and disease surveillance.
- Asymptomatic individuals complicate COVID-19 spread by remaining undetected, hindering early intervention and community containment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a novel research model for the early detection of COVID-19 in asymptomatic carriers.
- To address the challenge of preventing community transmission by identifying individuals without symptoms.
Main Methods:
- The paper presents a conceptual research model.
- The model focuses on strategies for identifying asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections.
Main Results:
- The proposed model aims to improve the identification of asymptomatic COVID-19 cases.
- Early detection of asymptomatic carriers is key to controlling viral spread.
Conclusions:
- Effective detection of asymptomatic COVID-19 carriers is essential for pandemic control.
- The proposed research model offers a potential framework for enhancing surveillance and mitigating community transmission.
Abstract:
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a pandemic and rapidly progressing infectious disease that represents a global health care emergency due to severe acute respiratory syndrome. Rapid tests detect antigen or antibody presence, which is useful for patient care and for assisting in disease surveillance and epidemiological research. The complicating aspect of the COVID-19 spread may be due to asymptomatic individuals. Unfortunately, asymptomatic individuals are not detected in the early stages of infection, which could help to prevent community spread. The present paper shares an opinion through the proposal of a research model for detecting COVID-19 among asymptomatic carriers.
