Open AccessNanotechnology-Based Weapons: A Potential Approach for COVID-19
Author(s) -
Fahima Dilnawaz,
Ranjita Misra,
Sarbari Acharya
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the open covid journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2666-9587
DOI - 10.2174/2666958702101010139
Subject(s) - covid-19 , pandemic , health care , risk analysis (engineering) , business , medicine , virology , economic growth , disease , economics , infectious disease (medical specialty) , outbreak , pathology
In the last few decades, viral infections have caused a greater number of health constraints worldwide. This havoc has created challenges for the healthcare system. Since the pandemic began, COVID-19 has killed more than 2.5 million people across the world. We are still witnessing deaths daily due to the deadly virus SARS-CoV-2 which is the causative agent for COVID-19. Thus, there is an increasing concern about finding an apt way to control the spread of this virus. Recently, the application of nanotechnology-based approaches has emerged as a ground-breaking step in the medical sector owing to their potential for accurate diagnosis and specific treatment in a wide range of health problems, including viral diseases. Therefore, the implementation of nanotechnology can be an articulate strategy to confront the rising distress of COVID-19. The present review particularly emphasizes the perception of several nanoformulation-based approaches as an appropriate means to safeguard mankind against COVID-19.