The Prevention and Management of COVID-19: Seeking a Practical and Timely Solution

Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Jun 4;17(11):3986. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17113986.

Abstract

We read with interest several manuscripts recently published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH) on the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. While these articles provide a well-rounded overview on the risk and current status of this virus, we herein add some relevant information on its etiology, prevention and management, especially for resource-limited healthcare systems. The use of protective actions is both complex and expensive. Affordable options are essential to respond to this and future viral outbreaks.

Keywords: COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; carnosine.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Betacoronavirus / pathogenicity*
  • COVID-19
  • COVID-19 Testing
  • Clinical Laboratory Techniques / economics
  • Clinical Laboratory Techniques / methods*
  • Coronavirus Infections / diagnosis
  • Coronavirus Infections / economics
  • Coronavirus Infections / prevention & control*
  • Coronavirus Infections / therapy
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Delivery of Health Care / economics
  • Delivery of Health Care / organization & administration*
  • Health Care Rationing
  • Humans
  • Pandemics / prevention & control*
  • Pneumonia, Viral / prevention & control*
  • Pneumonia, Viral / therapy
  • Public Health Administration
  • Quarantine
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Time Factors