Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention Strategies of Human Coronavirus: A Review

Authors

  • Ayisha Shaukat Pharmacist, Health Department, Government of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Saqib Javed Instructor Computer Science Department, Virtual University of Pakistan, Lahore, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjid.v7i00.50160

Keywords:

Covid-19; SARS-CoV-2; Coronavirus; respiratory distress

Abstract

Coronaviruses is a group of virus which infects many species of animals, including humans. The rapid outbreak of COVID-19 raised serious attention at national and international levels and it was recognized as a pandemic by the World Health Organization. The disease model comprised of three different phases: replication of virus, hyperactivity of immune system and pulmonary cells destruction. For the diagnosis of asymptomatic carriers, viral nucleic acid (RNA) can be detected by using pharyngeal swab. Isolation of infected persons prevents the transmission and spread risk of the disease. Therapy includes use of oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) and methylprednisolone (IV) and in severe cases adrenaline (IV). Anti-viral drugs such as ritonavir plus lopinavir per-orally and antibiotics (moxifloxacin or any antibiotic) were administered by IM/IV route to prevent secondary bacterial infection. Education campaigns are launched to promote different precautionary measures to avoid disease transmission.

Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases, October 2020;7(suppl_2):S34-S37

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Published

2020-11-08

How to Cite

Shaukat, A., & Javed, M. S. (2020). Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention Strategies of Human Coronavirus: A Review. Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases, 7(00), S34-S37. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjid.v7i00.50160

Issue

Vol 7, Supplementary Issue-2 (2020): Pandemic COVID19

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Review Articles

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