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The Pandemic of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Nurshamimi Nor Rashid1

  • 1Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Current Molecular Medicine
|November 18, 2021
PubMed

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The novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) causes COVID-19, a pandemic illness. This review covers SARS-CoV-2 transmission, infectiousness, symptoms, and current treatments for COVID-19.

Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The emergence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, has led to a global pandemic.
  • COVID-19 presents with pneumonia and potential complications like respiratory distress syndrome and death.
  • SARS-CoV-2 shares genetic similarities with SARS and disease features with influenza.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To review the symptoms and transmission routes of SARS-CoV-2.
  • To discuss the high infectivity, available treatments, and comorbidities associated with COVID-19.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of scientific publications and WHO reports.
  • Analysis of genetic similarities between SARS-CoV-2, SARS, and influenza viruses.
  • Compilation of current data on COVID-19 symptoms, transmission, and treatments.

Main Results:

  • SARS-CoV-2 is a zoonotic virus that has adapted to human transmission, declared a pandemic by WHO.
  • The virus exhibits high infectiousness, necessitating global research into vaccines and antivirals.
  • Understanding transmission, symptoms, and comorbidities is crucial for managing the pandemic.

Conclusions:

  • COVID-19 is a significant global health threat requiring ongoing research and public health measures.
  • Further studies are needed to develop effective vaccines and antiviral treatments.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of SARS-CoV-2 is essential for pandemic control and patient management.

Keywords:
COVID-19Coronavirus disease 2019SARS-CoV-2infectioninfluenzapandemic

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