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Coronavirus disease is an infectious disease which is caused by the SARS- CoV-2 virus. It is highly contagious diseases producing severe acute respiratory syndrome and had a catastrophic impact on the world. It resulted in millions of deaths worldwide. First case was reported in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China in 19th December, 2019, after that it rapidly spread out worldwide. Due to its worldwide spread, WHO declared it a global pandemic on 11th March, 2020. With the emergence of a novel coronavirus in Asia, public concerns have awakened regarding emerging viral threats and the potential for the next pandemic. By taking precautions, its spread can be reduced and taking proper care, severity of diseases may be decreased. In this article we will discuss about pathogenesis, diagnosis and, treatment for COVID-19 infection.
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