Open AccessCovid-19 Diagnosis, Treatment and Control Measure
Author(s) -
Shinde Komal B.,
Bhangale Charushila J
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
international journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0976-044X
DOI - 10.47583/ijpsrr.2022.v72i02.013
Subject(s) - medicine , hydroxychloroquine , bronchoalveolar lavage , coronavirus , sore throat , pandemic , covid-19 , disease , intensive care medicine , immunology , infectious disease (medical specialty) , lung
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) 2, a novel coronavirus from the same family as SARS-CoV and Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus, has spread worldwide leading the World Health Organization to declare a pandemic. The disease caused by SARS-CoV2, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), presents flu‐like symptoms which can become serious in high‐risk individuals. Here, we provide an overview of the covid-19 diagnosis its treatments including pharmacological treatment, Ayurvedic, homeopathic, siddha, Unani treatment of covid-19 and control measure of covid-19. We found that infection is transmitted from human to human and through contact with contaminated environmental surfaces. Hand hygiene is fundamental to prevent contamination. Wearing personal protective equipment is recommended in specific environments. The main symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough, fatigue, slight dyspnea, sore throat, headache, conjunctivitis and gastrointestinal issues. Molecular testing Real time PCR is used as a diagnostic tool using nasal swab, tracheal aspirate or bronchoalveolar lavage samples. Serology testing is performed by taking the blood, plasma, or serum of the patient and testing it for IgM and IgG antibodies. Imaging chest x-ray and Computed tomography findings are important for both diagnosis and follow‐up. Specific High-sensitivity Enzymatic Reporter unlocking (SHERLOCK) is a rapid test. First, a sample is taken from the upper airway of a suspected COVID patient. To date, there is no evidence of any effective treatment for COVID-19. The main therapies being used to treat the disease are antiviral drugs, chloroquine / hydroxychloroquine and respiratory therapy. In conclusion, although many therapies have been proposed, quarantine is the only intervention that appears to be effective in decreasing the contagion rate. Specifically designed randomized clinical trials are needed to determine the most appropriate evidence‐based treatment modality.