COVID-19: Transmission, prevention, and potential therapeutic opportunities

Melika Lotfi; Michael R. Hamblin; Nima Rezaei

doi:10.1016/j.cca.2020.05.044

COVID-19: Transmission, prevention, and potential therapeutic opportunities

Melika Lotfi
, Michael R. Hamblin
, Nima Rezaei

Laser Research Centre

Zanjan University of Medical Sciences
Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN)
Harvard University
Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN)
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN)

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Abstract

The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), remains a global challenge. Despite intense research efforts worldwide, an effective vaccine and viable treatment options have eluded investigators. Therefore, infection prevention, early viral detection and identification of successful treatment protocols provide the best approach in controlling disease spread. In this review, current therapeutic options, preventive methods and transmission routes of COVID-19 are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	254-266
Number of pages	13
Journal	Clinica Chimica Acta
Volume	508
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cca.2020.05.044
Publication status	Published - Sept 2020

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

COVID-19
Prevention
SARS-CoV-2
Transmission
Treatment

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Biochemistry
Clinical Biochemistry
Biochemistry (medical)

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COVID-19: Transmission, prevention, and potential therapeutic opportunities

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