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COVID-19 pandemic—a focused review for clinicians

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Cevik, M., Bamford, C.G.G., Ho, A.·2020·Clinical Microbiology and Infection

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Background The COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 remains a significant issue for global health, economics and society. A wealth of data has been generated since its emergence in December 2019, and it is vital for clinicians to keep up with this data from across the world at a time of uncertainty and constantly evolving guidelines and clinical practice. Objectives Here we provide an update for clinicians on the recent developments in the virology, diagnostics, clinical presentation, viral shedding, and treatment options for COVID-19 based on current literature. Sources We considered published peer-reviewed papers and non-peer-reviewed pre-print manuscripts on COVID19 and related aspects with an emphasis on clinical management aspects. Content We describe the virological characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 and the clinical course of COVID-19 with an emphasis on diagnostic challenges, duration of viral shedding, severity markers and current treatment options. Implications The key challenge in managing COVID-19 remains patient density. However, accurate diagnosis as well as early identification and management of high-risk severe cases are important for many clinicians. For improved management of cases, there is a need to understand test probability of serology, qRT-PCR and radiological testing, and the efficacy of available treatment options that could be used in severe cases with a high risk of mortality.

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Authors
Cevik, M., Bamford, C. G. G., & Ho, A.
Venue
Clinical Microbiology and Infection
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2020-07
Volume
26
Issue
7
Pages
842-847
ISSN
1198-743X (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W3019309586
Cited by
392
References
11
FWCI
10.83
Type
journal article
Language
en
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