Review of the 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) based on current evidence.

Wang, Lisheng; Wang, Yiru; Ye, Dawei; Liu, Qingquan

Wang, Lisheng; Wang, Yiru; Ye, Dawei; Liu, Qingquan.

Wang L; Department of Nephrology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China; Centre of Blood Purification, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Wang Y; Department of Nephrology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Ye D; Cancer Centre, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Liu Q; Department of Nephrology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China; Centre of Blood Purification, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China. Electronic address: qqliutj@163.com.

Int J Antimicrob Agents ; 55(6): 105948, 2020 Jun.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-143536

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ABSTRACT

COVID-19, the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, is a highly contagious disease. The World Health Organization has declared the ongoing outbreak to be a global public health emergency. Currently, the research on SARS-CoV-2 is in its primary stages. Based on current published evidence, this review systematically summarizes the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of COVID-19. It is hoped that this review will help the public to recognize and deal with SARS-CoV-2, and provide a reference for future studies.

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Betacoronavirus/pathogenicity; Coronavirus Infections; Pandemics; Pneumonia, Viral; Betacoronavirus/classification; COVID-19; Coronavirus Infections/epidemiology; Coronavirus Infections/pathology; Coronavirus Infections/therapy; Coronavirus Infections/transmission; Genome, Viral/genetics; Host Specificity/physiology; Humans; Immunization, Passive/methods; Pandemics/statistics & numerical data; Pneumonia, Viral/epidemiology; Pneumonia, Viral/pathology; Pneumonia, Viral/therapy; Pneumonia, Viral/transmission; Prevalence; SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19 Serotherapy

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

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Coronavirus Infections / Pandemics / Betacoronavirus Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Int J Antimicrob Agents Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.ijantimicag.2020.105948

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