SARS-CoV-2 : current perspective on control, prevention, and therapeutic promise
Joint Authors
Ayuk, Adaeze C.
Eleje, George Uchenna
Ikwuka, David Chibuike
Nwobodo, Ed
Ogbuagu, Chukwuanugo Nkemakonam
Ugwu, Princewill
Anyaehie, Ugochukwu Bond
Source
Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences
Issue
Vol. 15, Issue 2 (s) (30 Jun. 2020), pp.80-84, 5 p.
Publisher
Omdurman Islamic University Faculty of Medicine
Publication Date
2020-06-30
Country of Publication
Sudan
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background: The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak has halted activities throughout the globe because of its rapid spread.
COVID-19 is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) a β-coronavirus first detected in China.
SARS-CoV-2 has been implicated to be transmitted via direct contact, fomite, respiratory droplets, and possibly aerosol.
The spread of the disease is complicated due to the slow onset of symptoms and asymptomatic infected patients.
Methods: This narrative communication summarizes the recent researches sourced using sensitive search strategies to identify COVID-19 current perspectives on the control, prevention, and therapeutic promise.
Result: Several strategies and multiple control measures have been implemented around the globe to contain COVID-19.
Considering the exponential spread of the pandemic, several scientists and physicians have been racing to discover possible therapeutics and vaccines for COVID-19.
There are clinical trials to investigate the vaccine designed to protect against the infection and also to substantiate the claim made for BCG protection against COVID-19.
Although, there is currently no universally approved medication to treat SARS-CoV-2, there have been random reports of existing medications ameliorating the infection, and these regimens are still under clinical trial.
There is also the potential therapeutic prospect of rhinothermy to fight SARS-CoV-2 judging from its success in fighting upper respiratory tract viral infection.
Conclusion: The information provided in this communication gives a reliable intellectual grounding regarding the current perspective on COVID-19 control, progress made in the development of vaccines and therapeutic regimen, and where future research in this area should be focused.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ikwuka, David Chibuike& Nwobodo, Ed& Anyaehie, Ugochukwu Bond& Eleje, George Uchenna& Ayuk, Adaeze C.& Ogbuagu, Chukwuanugo Nkemakonam…[et al.]. 2020. SARS-CoV-2 : current perspective on control, prevention, and therapeutic promise. Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences،Vol. 15, no. 2 (s), pp.80-84.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1439571
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ikwuka, David Chibuike…[et al.]. SARS-CoV-2 : current perspective on control, prevention, and therapeutic promise. Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences Vol. 15, no. 2 (Special issue) (2020), pp.80-84.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1439571
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ikwuka, David Chibuike& Nwobodo, Ed& Anyaehie, Ugochukwu Bond& Eleje, George Uchenna& Ayuk, Adaeze C.& Ogbuagu, Chukwuanugo Nkemakonam…[et al.]. SARS-CoV-2 : current perspective on control, prevention, and therapeutic promise. Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences. 2020. Vol. 15, no. 2 (s), pp.80-84.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1439571
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 84
Record ID
BIM-1439571