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Current status of COVID-19 pandemic; characteristics, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment

Zary Nokhodian1, Mohammad Mehdi Ranjbar2, Parto Nasri1

  • 1Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.

Journal of Research in Medical Sciences : the Official Journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
|December 4, 2020
PubMed

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The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) caused a global pandemic, infecting millions and causing widespread deaths. This review summarizes key findings on COVID-19 characteristics, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies.

Area of Science:

  • * Infectious Diseases
  • * Global Health
  • * Epidemiology

Background:

  • * The emergence of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, led to a rapid global spread.
  • * By late June 2020, COVID-19 had infected over 10 million people and caused more than 500,000 deaths worldwide.
  • * The pandemic represented a global health crisis exceeding previous epidemics and pandemics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To review and synthesize current research on COVID-19.
  • * To provide a comprehensive overview of the disease's characteristics.
  • * To summarize diagnostic methods, treatment options, and prevention strategies for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • * Literature review of various studies on COVID-19.
  • * Synthesis of data on disease characteristics, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
  • * Analysis of epidemiological trends and global impact.

Main Results:

  • * Detailed characteristics of the novel coronavirus and its transmission patterns.
  • * Overview of diagnostic techniques for identifying COVID-19 infections.
  • * Summary of therapeutic interventions and public health measures for prevention and control.

Conclusions:

  • * COVID-19 poses a significant and ongoing threat to global public health.
  • * Effective management requires a multi-faceted approach encompassing diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
  • * Continued research and international cooperation are crucial for combating the pandemic.

Keywords:
COVID-19infectionpandemicsevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2

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