A Systemic Review on Covid 19

Abstract

Introduction: The coronavirus is a respiratory ailment that is characterised by its acute nature and is produced by a specific strain of coronavirus in the human population. This particular virus has the potential to induce severe symptoms and, in certain instances, lead to mortality, particularly among elderly individuals and those with pre-existing health disorders..

The emergence of the virus was first observed in China in 2019, and subsequently escalated into a global pandemic in 2020.

The Corona Virus is classified as a positive-sense, single-stranded, non-segmented Ribose nucleic acid virus. It is a member of the Coronaviridae family within the Nidovirales order. This family has a wide range of viruses that can cause sickness in both animals and humans. The study includes different variants of covid-19 and various symptoms, they used different diagnostic methods to identify the covid-19, supportive care, vaccines, and medicines are under investigation.

Aim:   The main aim of this study was to investigate and provide insights into the pertinent clinical concerns and overview the health complication commonly observed in individuals who have diagnosed with covid-19.

Methodology: Study design: Systematic review

Study site: online databases like PubMed, Lancet, BMJ

Study duration: November 2021-May 2022

Study sample: 30 articles were collected with key ideas

Study criteria:

Inclusion:

• Studies performed on human subjects


• Articles published in 2020-2022


• Manuscript titles like-covid-19, prescription patterns, treatment pattern, symptoms, systemic review, complications, first wave and second wave


• Articles of Age group above 18 years


• Articles published in countries like –India, USA, Spain, Nigeria, Italy, UK, California.

Exclusion:

• Articles of age group below 18 years are excluded


• Articles with pregnant women subjects are excluded


• Articles published in countries like – Australia, Africa, and Europe.


• Articles of animal studies are excluded.

Results and Discussion: In this study, we reviewed different articles on symptoms, risk factors, co-morbidities, treatment patterns, and both 1^st and 2^nd waves of covid-19.

Conclusion: Younger adults are disproportionately affected during the second phase, while older adults with co-morbidities are more significantly impacted during the first.While symptomatic treatment is administered during both waves, the second wave necessitates the use of corticosteroids and oxygen therapy primarily due to respiratory complications.