Process Biochemistry, Vol.98, 233-240, 2020
A systematic review on recent trends in transmission, diagnosis, prevention and imaging features of COVID-19
As the new cases of COVID-19 are growing every day since January 2020, the major way to control the spread was through early diagnosis. Prevention and early diagnosis are the key strategies followed by most countries. This study presents the perspective of different modes of transmission of coronavirus,especially during clinical practices and among the pediatrics. Further, the diagnostic methods and the advancement of the computerized tomography have been discussed. Droplets, aerosol, and close contact are the significant factors to transfer the infection to the suspect. This study predicts the possible transmission of the virus through medical practices such as ophthalmology, dental, and endoscopy procedures. With regard to pediatric transmission, as of now, only a few child fatalities had been reported. Children usually respond to the respiratory virus; however, COVID-19 response is on the contrary. The possibility of getting infected is minimal for the newborn. There has been no asymptomatic spread in children until now. Moreover, breastfeeding would not transmit COVID-19, which is encouraging hygiene news for the pediatric. In addition, the current diagnostic methods for COVID-19 including Immunoglobulin M (IgM) and Immunoglobulin G (IgG)and chest computed topography(CT) scan, reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and immunochromatographic fluorescence assay, are also discussed in detail. The introduction of artificial intelligence and deep learning algorithm has the ability to diagnose COVID-19 in precise. However, the developments of a potential technology for the identification of the infection, such as a drone with thermal screening without human intervention, need to be encouraged.