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SARS-CoV-2 in brief: from virus to prevention
Hassan Karami1, Zeinab Karimi1, Negin Karami2
1Department of Virology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives
|January 8, 2023
Summary
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a highly transmissible virus that caused a global pandemic. This review covers SARS-CoV-2 characteristics, COVID-19, origins, and control strategies.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- The emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has led to a global health crisis.
- The virus, with a probable zoonotic origin, rapidly spread worldwide, causing millions of fatalities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide essential information on the characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
- To briefly discuss the origins of the virus.
- To summarize strategies for controlling viral spread and transmission.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of scientific publications and reports.
- Synthesis of information on viral characteristics, disease, origin, and control measures.
Main Results:
- SARS-CoV-2 is a highly transmissible virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The virus likely originated in animals and spread globally despite containment efforts.
- Various strategies have been employed to mitigate viral transmission.
Conclusions:
- Understanding SARS-CoV-2 characteristics and transmission is crucial for pandemic management.
- Continued research into viral origins and effective control strategies remains vital.
- Global cooperation is essential to combat viral outbreaks.
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