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Stopping the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review on the Advances of Diagnosis, Treatment, and Control Measures
Joint Authors
Siam, Md. Hasanul Banna
Nishat, Nahida Hannan
Ahmed, Ahsan
Hossain, Mohammad Sorowar
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-10-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
With the continued spread of COVID-19 across the world, rapid diagnostic tools, readily available respurposable drugs, and prompt containment measures to control the SARS-CoV-2 infection are of paramount importance.
Examples of recent advances in diagnostic tests are CRISPR technology, IgG assay, spike protein detection, and use of artificial intelligence.
The gold standard reverse transcription polymerase chain (RT-PCR) has also been upgraded with point-of-care rapid tests.
Supportive treatment, mechanical ventilation, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) remain the primary choice, while therapeutic options include antivirals, antiparasitics, anti-inflammatories, interferon, convalescent plasma, monoclonal antibody, hyperimmunoglobulin, RNAi, and mesenchymal stem cell therapy.
Different types of vaccines such as RNA, DNA, and lentiviral, inactivated, and viral vector are in clinical trials.
Moreover, rapidly deployable and easy-to-transport innovative vaccine delivery systems are also in development.
As countries have started easing down on the lockdown measures, the chance for a second wave of infection demands strict and rational control policies to keep fatalities minimized.
An improved understanding of the advances in diagnostic tools, treatments, vaccines, and control measures for COVID-19 can provide references for further research and aid better containment strategies.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Siam, Md. Hasanul Banna& Nishat, Nahida Hannan& Ahmed, Ahsan& Hossain, Mohammad Sorowar. 2020. Stopping the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review on the Advances of Diagnosis, Treatment, and Control Measures. Journal of Pathogens،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1190049
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Siam, Md. Hasanul Banna…[et al.]. Stopping the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review on the Advances of Diagnosis, Treatment, and Control Measures. Journal of Pathogens No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1190049
American Medical Association (AMA)
Siam, Md. Hasanul Banna& Nishat, Nahida Hannan& Ahmed, Ahsan& Hossain, Mohammad Sorowar. Stopping the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review on the Advances of Diagnosis, Treatment, and Control Measures. Journal of Pathogens. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1190049
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1190049