Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPrediction and Analysis of COVID-19 Cases using Regression Models: A Descriptive Case Study of IndiaIsmail KeshtaThe Coronavirus(SARS-CoV-2) is a respiratory illness that emerged in Wuhan, China, on December31, 2019, according to reports by the World Health Organization (WHO). Hospitalrecords in India indicate that COVID-19 hospitalizations in the second wave ofCOVID-19 more than doubled those in the first wave. Limited studies have beenconducted to establish the extent to which the second wave of COVID-19increased the infection … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 18, Issue 10 · 12 Oct 2022 · 6,156 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractRhinovirus and SARS-COV-2 Co-Circulation: A Unique Insight on the PandemicPallavi Upadhyay, Vijay SinghThe interaction of SARS-COV-2 and other respiratory viral pathogens remains an active area of inquiry. Non-pharmaceutical interventions resulted in historically low levels of respiratory viral pathogen infection rates during 2020. In this report, we present evidence that Rhinovirus and SARS-COV-2 demonstrated a negative correlation in their distribution over a period of 98 weeks since the declaration of the pandemic. Rhinovirus … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 18, Issue 2 · 21 May 2022 · 6,927 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractRelease of Endogenous Chondroitin Sulfate and Heparin as Consequence of Dysregulated Proteolysis in COVID-19Marco RuggieroInfection by severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the pathogen responsible for COVID-19, is associated with immune-mediated responses that lead to dysregulated activation of proteolytic enzymes; these contribute to damage to the endothelium, thrombosis, hypercoagulability and other hematologic complications that include thrombotic thrombocytopenia, a complication of severe COVID-19 as well as a potentially fatal adverse effect of COVID-19 vaccination. … …American Journal of Immunology, Vol. 17, Issue 1 · 29 Dec 2021 · 7,688 accessesView PDFCite
Letter to the EditorOpen accessIn the abstractSofosbuvir May be a Potential Anti-SARS-CoV-2 RdRp DrugMohamed Nabil Ibrahim, Abdo Abdellah ElfikyThe Coronavirus Diseases 2019 (COVID-19) seriously affecting human health all over the world. More than 107 M people are reported positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19 pneumonia, from which +2.3 M died. Nucleotide Inhibitors (NI) have promising results in terms of its efficacy against different viral polymerases, including the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Non-Structural Protein 5 B (NS5B) RNA … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 17, Issue 2 · 10 May 2021 · 6,568 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCOVID-19: A Review of Current Evidence on Phylogenetics and EtiopathogenesisRafiq Shajahan, Naganathan K. PillaiCOVID-19 represents the latest pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. Coronaviruses are RNA viruses that cause a largely viral mediated immune-related syndrome similar to the SARS epidemic. Following metagenomic sequencing, SARS-CoV-2 closely resembles SARS-CoV (79% similarity) and MERS-CoV virus (50% similarity). Despite this, clinical observations have found varying degrees of infectivity and pathogenesis amongst these viruses. Phylogenetic origins of SARS-CoV-2 … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 17, Issue 1 · 2 Apr 2021 · 6,764 accessesView PDFCite
Letters to the EditorOpen accessIn the abstractRetrospective Observational Study of the Environmental Impact in SARS-CoV-2 Virus Transmission based on Exclusion CriteriaKatia Margiotti, Marco Fabiani, Marina Cupellaro et al.In Italy, as today October 26 the virus is circulating throughout the country. By a new decree of the Ministry of Health of October 25, 2020, authorities in Italy have suspended most of the recreational activities, like, cinemas, theatres, gyms and restaurants. Aim of this observational study was to evaluate environmental risk related to SARS-CoV-2 infection. Information questionnaire concerning the … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 17, Issue 1 · 26 Jan 2021 · 7,071 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractHow Prepared are we to Control Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome in FutureKanchan BhardwajNo non-human reservoirs for smallpox- and polio-viruses has contributed to the success of worldwide eradication of smallpox and a significant control of poliomyelitis. Most emerging and re-emerging viruses including SARS Coronavirus (SARS-CoV), have animal reservoirs and therefore,they impose a constant threat of host jump leading tooutbreaksin humans. It is desirable to be ready for control of infections that are caused … …Current Research in Virology, Vol. 2, Issue 1 · 29 Jul 2013 · 9,070 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordCharacteristics and Incidence of Candidemia in Hospitalized Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) PatientsNaana A Boachie, Jackie P. Johnston, Simi A. Philip et al.Management of Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) with high-dose corticosteroids and interleukin-2 inhibitors has potential benefits, but is associated with immunosuppression and risk of secondary infections. This single-center, retrospective, cohort study evaluated the incidence of candidemia and associated risk factors in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Twenty-three patients developed candidemia and were matched to 77 non-candidemic COVID-19 controls. The primary outcome was incidence of … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 18, Issue 1 · 18 Jan 2022 · 7,598 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordNursing Leadership Challenges and Opportunities During COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Pandemic Response in ZambiaAnnette Mwansa Nkowane, Lonia Mwape, Peggy S. Chibuye, Clara TemboA nurse leader has the capacity to influence, coordinate and integrate nursing care for patients and families and advocate for the nursing profession to achieve positive health outcomes. In Zambia, nurse leaders operate at all levels of the health system and can contribute significantly to alleviating the negative outcomes of diseases of epidemic potential. The COVID-19 pandemic has provided an … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 12, Issue 1 · 24 Dec 2021 · 7,979 accessesView PDFCite