Treatment and prognosis of COVID‑19: Current scenario and prospects (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Xuemei Li
    • Tao Li
    • Huihui Wang
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  • Published online on: November 2, 2020     https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2020.9435
  • Article Number: 3
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Abstract

SARS‑CoV‑2 is the seventh member of the family of coronaviruses that can cause infections in humans, termed as COVID‑19, which is now a global pandemic. Because it is a novel virus, considerable efforts and extensive studies are needed to fully understand its characteristics. Its symptoms and severity range from mild to critical, depending on several factors, such as host susceptibility to the virus and their immune system, with the most common symptoms being fever, fatigue, sore throat and runny nose. There is no clear treatment available yet, though several options are being explored, with research for vaccines being at the forefront. Traditional Chinese Medicine may also be used as a treatment option. Since this virus is similar to the SARS‑CoV and MERS viruses, considerable insight can be gained from previous studies. Although many patients recover completely, there are several factors that lead to poor prognosis. This review summarizes the research carried out so far in terms of treatment options and prognosis factors associated with COVID‑19.
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Li X, Li T and Wang H: Treatment and prognosis of COVID‑19: Current scenario and prospects (Review). Exp Ther Med 21: 3, 2021
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Li, X., Li, T., & Wang, H. (2021). Treatment and prognosis of COVID‑19: Current scenario and prospects (Review). Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 21, 3. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2020.9435
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Li, X., Li, T., Wang, H."Treatment and prognosis of COVID‑19: Current scenario and prospects (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 21.1 (2021): 3.
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Li, X., Li, T., Wang, H."Treatment and prognosis of COVID‑19: Current scenario and prospects (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 21, no. 1 (2021): 3. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2020.9435