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The epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19.


ABSTRACT: In December 2019, the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in China spread worldwide, becoming an emergency of major international concern. SARS-CoV-2 infection causes clusters of severe respiratory illness similar to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. Human-to-human transmission via droplets, contaminated hands or surfaces has been described, with incubation times of 2-14 days. Early diagnosis, quarantine, and supportive treatments are essential to cure patients. This paper reviews the literature on all available information about the epidemiology, diagnosis, isolation and treatments of COVID-19. Treatments, including antiviral agents, chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, corticosteroids, antibodies, convalescent plasma transfusion and vaccines, are discussed in this article. In addition, registered trials investigating treatment options for COVID-19 infection are listed.

SUBMITTER: Zhai P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7138178 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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The epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19.

Zhai Pan P   Ding Yanbing Y   Wu Xia X   Long Junke J   Zhong Yanjun Y   Li Yiming Y  

International journal of antimicrobial agents 20200328 5


In December 2019, the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in China spread worldwide, becoming an emergency of major international concern. SARS-CoV-2 infection causes clusters of severe respiratory illness similar to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. Human-to-human transmission via droplets, contaminated hands or surfaces has been described, with incubation times of 2-14 days. Early diagnosis, quarantine, and supportive treatments are essential to cure patients. Thi  ...[more]

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