Open AccessGenetic Structure, Transmission, Clinical Characteristics, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A Review
Author(s) -
Rawaa S. Al-Mayyahi,
Wa’il A. Godaymi Al-Tumah
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
al-maǧallaẗ al-’irāqiyyaẗ li-l-’ulūm al-ṣaydalāniyyaẗ/iraqi journal of pharmaceutical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.122
H-Index - 1
eISSN - 2521-3512
pISSN - 1683-3597
DOI - 10.31351/vol30iss1pp56-65
Subject(s) - pandemic , covid-19 , coronavirus , transmission (telecommunications) , public health , disease , intensive care medicine , medicine , virology , infectious disease (medical specialty) , pathology , computer science , telecommunications , outbreak
The novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) caused a pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) which represents a global public health crisis. Based on recent published studies, this review discusses current evidence related to the transmission, clinical characteristics, diagnosis, management and prevention of COVID-19. It is hoped that this review article will provide a benefit for the public to well understand and deal with this new virus, and give a reference for future researches.