Coronavirus disease : from origin to outbreak / edited by Adnan I. Qureshi, Omar Saeed and Uzma Syed.
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- Publish: London, United Kingdom :San Diego, CA : Academic Press c2022.
- Subject: COVID-19 (Disease) , COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020- , COVID-19.
- ISBN: 9780128244098 (pbk.) :: USD150.00
- Record note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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"Coronavirus Disease: From Origin to Outbreak provides a comprehensive review of coronaviruses, particularly severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), its transmission, and disease pathology. The book covers the viral structure and genetics of coronaviruses, the pathogenesis and unique characteristics of coronavirus infection, and the evolving nature of our understanding of coronaviruses and associated diseases. The book also looks at the history of SARS-CoV and Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infections, their global spread, and comparisons with the current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. The book examines the effectiveness of various preventive measures and new therapeutic agents that are either currently available or expected in the future for the treatment of coronavirus diseases. Finally, it details the psychological and societal impact of the disease in various regions and the financial impact on the healthcare systems."--Page [4] of cover.