Abstract
The coronaviruses have been found to affect the human life and ecosystem since past few years now. First the SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome), then MERS (Middle East respiratory syndrome) and now the recent infection caused by yet another category of coronaviruses have proved to be fatal to human life. In December 2019, few cases of pneumonia of unknown cause were reported in the Hubei province of Wuhan City, China.
Highlights
The global ecosystem has been in a constant state of alteration especially so in the recent years
In this review the general characteristics, origin, structure, genomics, pathogenesis, transmission, clinical features, lab investigations, radiological features, and overall features associated with coronaviruses and COVID-19 especially with prevention of this hazardous disease are discussed with an aim to generate awareness and control the spread of this global health crisis
This can lead to formulation and spread of incorrect news and thereby initiate a panic situation. This should be avoided for the betterment of the society and the accurate/right use of telecommunication must be implemented. It has to be taken into consideration that there is still limited knowledge and research with respect to COVID-19 related health crisis
Summary
The global ecosystem has been in a constant state of alteration especially so in the recent years. Later after thorough investigations it was found that these patients were infected with a new viral infection caused by yet another type of coronavirus and called it severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). In this review the general characteristics, origin, structure, genomics, pathogenesis, transmission, clinical features, lab investigations, radiological features, and overall features associated with coronaviruses and COVID-19 especially with prevention of this hazardous disease are discussed with an aim to generate awareness and control the spread of this global health crisis.
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