COVID-19 pandemic crisis—a complete outline of SARS-CoV-2

  • Shaikh S
  • Jose A
  • Nerkar D
  • et al.
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Background Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), the cause of COVID-19, a fatal disease emerged from Wuhan, a large city in the Chinese province of Hubei in December 2019. Main body of abstract The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 as a pandemic due to its spread to other countries inside and outside Asia. Initial confirmation of the pandemic shows patient exposure to the Huanan seafood market. Bats might be a significant host for the spread of coronaviruses via an unknown intermediate host. The human-to-human transfer has become a significant concern due to one of the significant reasons that is asymptomatic carriers or silent spreaders. No data is obtained regarding prophylactic treatment for COVID-19, although many clinical trials are underway. Conclusion The most effective weapon is prevention and precaution to avoid the spread of the pandemic. In this current review, we outline pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, ongoing clinical trials, prevention, and precautions. We have also highlighted the impact of pandemic worldwide and challenges that can help to overcome the fatal disease in the future.

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Shaikh, S. S., Jose, A. P., Nerkar, D. A., Vijaykumar KV, M., & Shaikh, S. K. (2020). COVID-19 pandemic crisis—a complete outline of SARS-CoV-2. Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s43094-020-00133-y

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