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Exploring the multifocal therapeutic approaches in COVID-19: A ray of hope

Arun Kumar1, Asmita Deka Dey1, Tapan Behl1

  • 1Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Punjab, India.

International Immunopharmacology
|November 15, 2020
PubMed

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The COVID-19 pandemic requires urgent solutions. This review examines current therapies like vaccines and immunotherapies, highlighting the need for further clinical investigation into their effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Virology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic presents a significant global health challenge.
  • Over 29 million cases have been confirmed worldwide, necessitating urgent therapeutic solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and highlight potential therapies for mitigating the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To assess the current landscape of SARS-CoV-2 treatments and vaccines.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current therapeutic advancements.
  • Analysis of potential treatments including vaccines, immunotherapies, and supportive care.

Main Results:

  • Several potential therapies are under investigation, including vaccines, immunotherapies, convalescent plasma, corticosteroids, and others.
  • Vaccine development is ongoing, with many candidates in clinical trials, but widespread availability is estimated to be a year away.

Conclusions:

  • While existing treatments offer some benefit, the search for more effective options continues.
  • Further clinical investigations are required to validate the efficacy of reviewed therapies in combating the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.
Keywords:
COVID-19Effective therapiesRadiotherapySafetyVaccines

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