Genetic Structure, Transmission, Clinical Characteristics, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A Review

Authors

  • Rawaa S. Al-Mayyahi University of Basrah, College of Pharmacy
  • Wa'il A. Godaymi Al-Tumah University of Basrah, College of Science

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31351/vol30iss1pp56-65

Keywords:

Coronavirus, COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, Pneumonia, Respiratory infection

Abstract

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.

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Al-Mayyahi RS, Al-Tumah WAG. Genetic Structure, Transmission, Clinical Characteristics, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A Review. Iraqi Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences [Internet]. 2021 Jun. 15 [cited 2024 Nov. 21];30(1):56-65. Available from: https://bijps.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/bijps/article/view/1259

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2021-06-15