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5 articles for “Middle East Respiratory Syndrome”
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Update on Epidemiology, Virion Structure, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, Treatment of COVID-19 with Future Perspectives: A Narrative Review
Abstract: COVID-19 or coronavirus disease 2019 is a pandemic contagion, leading to the death of many more people globally. In simpler terms, COVID-19 is a very contagious illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which stands for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2. The main aim of the present paper was to give an update about the incidence, mode of spread, viral multiplication, treatments available, complications with future expectations. The virus's ability to …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 32–47 Read article
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Novel plasma therapy for covid-19: A Perspective
Abstract: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an induced disease caused by the coronavirus-19 that causes acute respiratory syndrome (SARS COVID-19). In the month of December 2019, the first case was recorded in Wuhan, China. No specific medications have yet been approved for their treatment; convalescent plasma therapy is projected to boost the survival rate. Early in the twentieth century, convalescent plasma therapy was developed. Convalescent plasma therapy is widely utilized around the …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 30–34 Read article
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Don’t We Have Anything to Learn From the Past? Perspective of Epidemics
Abstract: History gives us the chance to learn from the past. In this article, a few of history’s biggest outbreaks, epidemics, and pandemics have been chronicled. The difference between these three are: an outbreak is when an illness occurs in an unexpectedly high number of individuals. It may stay in one area or extend more widely. An outbreak lasts up to several days to years. Sometimes, a single case of a …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 21–27 Read article
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Viral Chronicles: The Ever-Evolving Saga of COVID-19
Abstract: Coronaviruses, belonging to the family of RNA viruses, have recently captured global attention owing to their remarkable ability to infect a diverse array of species, ranging from animals to humans. These viral agents, recognized by their characteristic crown-like morphology when observed through electron microscopy, have a historical association with zoonotic diseases. Previous examples include Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (SARS-CoV) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV). The term "Corona" …
Published in International Journal of Virus Studies · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 16–25 Read article
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Scientific Basis of using AYUSH Systems of Medicine for Epidemic Prevention and Management
Abstract: Recent times have seen epidemics of Plague, Leptospirosis, Meningococcal meningitis, Cholera, Shigellosis, Avian Flu, Chikungunya, Zika Virus Disease, Nipah Virus Disease, Ebola Virus Disease, Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) etc. in different parts of the world. In times of globalization and ease of travel, epidemics have potential to become pandemic. Strengthening the health care system is essential in managing the outbreak of epidemics. AYUSH system of medicine helps play a …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 17–29 Read article