Insights to the epidemiology, diagnosis and treatments of SARS-CoV-۲

The novel coronavirus disease ۲۰۱۹ (COVID-۱۹) is a huge global public health threat which affected millions of people and have been causing high mortalities. Coronaviruses have the largest genomes for RNA viruses, enveloped and single-stranded. They mainly cause respiratory disease with incidences of enteric problems and affecting the liver and neurological system in animals and humans. The rapid diagnosis of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-۲ (SARS-CoV-۲) infection is required for better control of spread of evolving mutant viruses. This review article aims to gather insights on the epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of SARS-CoV-۲ infection. In conclusion, apart from the COVID-۱۹ disease epidemiology, a better understanding of the available effective, rapid and sensitive tests for SARS-CoV-۲ diagnosis and the novel drugs for treatment both prophylactically and therapeutically are necessary to mitigate any future risks of infection.

Keywords:

COVID-۱۹ , Diagnosis , Epidemiology , SARS-CoV-۲ , Treatment