JAMA Neurology,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
77(8), P. 1018 - 1018
Published: May 29, 2020
Importance
Severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
emerged
in
December
2019,
causing
human
disease
2019
(COVID-19),
which
has
now
spread
into
a
worldwide
pandemic.
The
pulmonary
manifestations
of
COVID-19
have
been
well
described
the
literature.
Two
similar
coronaviruses
that
cause
Middle
East
(MERS-CoV)
and
severe
(SARS-CoV-1)
are
known
to
central
peripheral
nervous
systems.
Emerging
evidence
suggests
neurologic
consequences
as
well.
Observations
This
review
serves
summarize
available
information
regarding
system,
identify
potential
tissue
targets
routes
entry
SARS-CoV-2
describe
range
clinical
neurological
complications
reported
thus
far
their
pathogenesis.
Viral
neuroinvasion
may
be
achieved
by
several
routes,
including
transsynaptic
transfer
across
infected
neurons,
via
olfactory
nerve,
infection
vascular
endothelium,
or
leukocyte
migration
blood-brain
barrier.
most
common
complaints
anosmia,
ageusia,
headache,
but
other
diseases,
such
stroke,
impairment
consciousness,
seizure,
encephalopathy,
also
reported.
Conclusions
Relevance
Recognition
understanding
disorders
associated
with
lead
improved
outcomes
better
treatment
algorithms.
Further
neuropathological
studies
will
crucial
pathogenesis
longitudinal
cognitive
assessment
individuals
after
recovery
from
understand
natural
history
system
monitor
for
any
long-term
sequelae.
Nature reviews. Immunology,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
20(6), P. 363 - 374
Published: April 28, 2020
Severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
is
the
causative
agent
of
ongoing
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
pandemic.
Alongside
investigations
into
virology
SARS-CoV-2,
understanding
fundamental
physiological
and
immunological
processes
underlying
clinical
manifestations
COVID-19
vital
for
identification
rational
design
effective
therapies.
Here,
we
provide
an
overview
pathophysiology
SARS-CoV-2
infection.
We
describe
interaction
with
immune
system
subsequent
contribution
dysfunctional
responses
to
progression.
From
nascent
reports
describing
make
inferences
on
basis
parallel
pathophysiological
features
other
human
coronaviruses
targeting
lower
tract
-
severe
(SARS-CoV)
Middle
East
(MERS-CoV).
Finally,
highlight
implications
these
approaches
potential
therapeutic
interventions
that
target
viral
infection
and/or
immunoregulation.
JAMA,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 13, 2020
Importance
The
pandemic
of
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
caused
by
the
novel
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
presents
an
unprecedented
challenge
to
identify
effective
drugs
for
prevention
and
treatment.
Given
rapid
pace
scientific
discovery
clinical
data
generated
large
number
people
rapidly
infected
SARS-CoV-2,
clinicians
need
accurate
evidence
regarding
medical
treatments
this
infection.
Observations
No
proven
therapies
virus
currently
exist.
expanding
knowledge
SARS-CoV-2
virology
provides
a
significant
potential
drug
targets.
most
promising
therapy
is
remdesivir.
Remdesivir
has
potent
in
vitro
activity
against
but
it
not
US
Food
Drug
Administration
approved
being
tested
ongoing
randomized
trials.
Oseltamivir
been
shown
have
efficacy,
corticosteroids
are
recommended.
Current
does
support
stopping
angiotensin-converting
enzyme
inhibitors
or
angiotensin
receptor
blockers
patients
with
COVID-19.
Conclusions
Relevance
COVID-19
represents
greatest
global
public
health
crisis
generation
and,
potentially,
since
influenza
outbreak
1918.
speed
volume
trials
launched
investigate
highlight
both
capability
produce
high-quality
even
middle
pandemic.
date.
Clinical Microbiology Reviews,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
33(4)
Published: June 23, 2020
In
recent
decades,
several
new
diseases
have
emerged
in
different
geographical
areas,
with
pathogens
including
Ebola
virus,
Zika
Nipah
and
coronaviruses
(CoVs).
Recently,
a
type
of
viral
infection
Wuhan
City,
China,
initial
genomic
sequencing
data
this
virus
do
not
match
previously
sequenced
CoVs,
suggesting
novel
CoV
strain
(2019-nCoV),
which
has
now
been
termed
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
CoV-2
(SARS-CoV-2).
Although
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
is
suspected
to
originate
from
an
animal
host
(zoonotic
origin)
followed
by
human-to-human
transmission,
the
possibility
other
routes
should
be
ruled
out.
JAMA Cardiology,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
5(7), P. 831 - 831
Published: March 27, 2020
Severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2),
which
causes
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
has
reached
a
pandemic
level.
Coronaviruses
are
known
to
affect
the
cardiovascular
system.
We
review
basics
of
coronaviruses,
with
focus
on
COVID-19,
along
their
effects
system.Coronavirus
can
cause
viral
pneumonia
additional
extrapulmonary
manifestations
and
complications.
A
large
proportion
patients
have
underlying
and/or
cardiac
risk
factors.
Factors
associated
mortality
include
male
sex,
advanced
age,
presence
comorbidities
including
hypertension,
diabetes
mellitus,
diseases,
cerebrovascular
diseases.
Acute
injury
determined
by
elevated
high-sensitivity
troponin
levels
is
commonly
observed
in
severe
cases
strongly
mortality.
distress
also
mortality.Coronavirus
high
inflammatory
burden
that
induce
vascular
inflammation,
myocarditis,
arrhythmias.
Extensive
efforts
underway
find
specific
vaccines
antivirals
against
SARS-CoV-2.
Meanwhile,
factors
conditions
should
be
judiciously
controlled
per
evidence-based
guidelines.
New England Journal of Medicine,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
382(25), P. 2411 - 2418
Published: May 7, 2020
Hydroxychloroquine
has
been
widely
administered
to
patients
with
Covid-19
without
robust
evidence
supporting
its
use.
We
examined
the
association
between
hydroxychloroquine
use
and
intubation
or
death
at
a
large
medical
center
in
New
York
City.
Data
were
obtained
regarding
consecutive
hospitalized
Covid-19,
excluding
those
who
intubated,
died,
discharged
within
24
hours
after
presentation
emergency
department
(study
baseline).
The
primary
end
point
was
composite
of
time-to-event
analysis.
compared
outcomes
received
did
not,
using
multivariable
Cox
model
inverse
probability
weighting
according
propensity
score.
Of
1446
patients,
70
excluded
from
remaining
1376
during
median
follow-up
22.5
days,
811
(58.9%)
(600
mg
twice
on
day
1,
then
400
daily
for
5
days);
45.8%
treated
department,
85.9%
48
hours.
Hydroxychloroquine-treated
more
severely
ill
baseline
than
not
receive
(median
ratio
partial
pressure
arterial
oxygen
fraction
inspired
oxygen,
223
vs.
360).
Overall,
346
(25.1%)
had
end-point
event
(180
whom
66
subsequently
166
died
intubation).
In
main
analysis,
there
no
significant
(hazard
ratio,
1.04,
95%
confidence
interval,
0.82
1.32).
Results
similar
multiple
sensitivity
analyses.
this
observational
study
involving
admitted
hospital,
administration
associated
either
greatly
lowered
an
increased
risk
death.
Randomized,
controlled
trials
are
needed.
(Funded
by
National
Institutes
Health.).
Clinical Infectious Diseases,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
71(9), P. 2459 - 2468
Published: April 30, 2020
Abstract
Background
To
explore
and
describe
the
current
literature
surrounding
bacterial/fungal
coinfection
in
patients
with
coronavirus
infection.
Methods
MEDLINE,
EMBASE,
Web
of
Science
were
searched
using
broad-based
search
criteria
relating
to
bacterial
coinfection.
Articles
presenting
clinical
data
for
infection
(defined
as
SARS-1,
MERS,
SARS-CoV-2,
other
coronavirus)
reported
English,
Mandarin,
or
Italian
included.
Data
describing
coinfections,
treatments,
outcomes
extracted.
Secondary
analysis
studies
reporting
antimicrobial
prescribing
SARS-CoV-2
even
absence
was
performed.
Results
1007
abstracts
identified.
Eighteen
full
texts
Most
did
not
identify
report
(85/140;
61%).
Nine
18
(50%)
on
COVID-19,
5/18
(28%)
1/18
(6%)
3/18
(17%)
coronaviruses.
For
62/806
(8%)
experiencing
during
hospital
admission.
demonstrated
wide
use
broad-spectrum
antibacterials,
despite
a
paucity
evidence
On
secondary
analysis,
1450/2010
(72%)
received
therapy.
No
stewardship
interventions
described.
non–COVID-19
cases,
89/815
(11%)
patients.
Broad-spectrum
antibiotic
reported.
Conclusions
Despite
frequent
prescription
empirical
antimicrobials
coronavirus-associated
respiratory
infections,
there
is
support
association
Generation
prospective
development
policy
appropriate
specific
COVID-19
pandemic
urgently
required.
The Lancet Respiratory Medicine,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
8(5), P. 506 - 517
Published: April 6, 2020
As
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
spreads
across
the
world,
intensive
care
unit
(ICU)
community
must
prepare
for
challenges
associated
with
this
pandemic.
Streamlining
of
workflows
rapid
diagnosis
and
isolation,
clinical
management,
infection
prevention
will
matter
not
only
to
patients
COVID-19,
but
also
health-care
workers
other
who
are
at
risk
from
nosocomial
transmission.
Management
acute
respiratory
failure
haemodynamics
is
key.
ICU
practitioners,
hospital
administrators,
governments,
policy
makers
a
substantial
increase
in
critical
bed
capacity,
focus
just
on
infrastructure
supplies,
staff
management.
Critical
triage
allow
rationing
scarce
resources
might
be
needed.
Researchers
address
unanswered
questions,
including
role
repurposed
experimental
therapies.
Collaboration
local,
regional,
national,
international
level
offers
best
chance
survival
critically
ill.