COVID-19: The virus which made us discern humanity Jaya Singh*1, Singh Shruti1, Chandra Shaleen3, Singha Jinkimoni4, Lodhi Neelam5, Chowdhury Pritha6, Chang Chai Pin7 1 Senior Resident, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George'S Medical University, Lucknow-226003, U.P. 3 Professor and Head, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George'S Medical University, Lucknow-226003, U.P. 4Scholar, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, King George'S Medical University, Lucknow-226003, U.P. 5Scholar, Department of Periodontics, King George'S Medical University, Lucknow-226003, U.P. 6Scholar, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, King George'S Medical University, Lucknow-226003, U.P. 7Scholar, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, King George'S Medical University, Lucknow-226003, U.P. *Corresponding Author E-mail: jayamsrdc@gmail.com
Online published on 9 April, 2021. Abstract India, and the world, is going through an unparalleled period of worldwide epidemic, lockdown and struggle against the novel corona virus. This viral outbreak is a new frontier and the ways to tackle it is largely unknown, and unpracticed. India with its gigantic population and operational challenges, is trying to contain the spread of COVID-19 and is largely being successful in this attempt. Also, the nationwide lockdown has been instrumental in restricting the spread of the novel coronavirus. The aim of this review is to understand the etiology, pathogenesis and presentation of this disease and to learn the risk factor associated with it. Also, to comprehend the proper precautions to be taken by the healthcare providers and public to reduce and curb down the ill effects caused by this virus. I hope this review helps us understand the peril caused by this virus and imply the cautionary routine in our lives. Top Keywords Corona, COVID, Novel, Virus, Pandemic, Dyspnoea, ACE Inhibitors, Glycoprotein. Top |