Review of potential risk groups for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

New Microbes and New Infections

M. Naeem¹  M. Gul Hilal²  M. ur Rahman³  M. Naveed⁴  M.A. Kakakhel⁵  G. Ali⁶  A. Hassan⁶ 

[1] Corresponding author: M. Naveed, Institute of Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, Tianshui Road No. 222, Lanzhou, 730000. China.;College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xian, Shaanxi Province, 710069, China;Department of Microbiology, University of Swabi, Khyber PakhtunKhwa, Pakistan;Institute of Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, Tianshui Road No. 222, Lanzhou, 730000, China;Institute of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China;MOE Key Laboratory of Cell Activities and Stress Adaptations, School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China;

关键词: Cardiovascular disease;    coronavirus disease;    diabetes;    hypertension;    severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The current pandemic of coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) is a global issue caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Studies have revealed that this virus results in poorer consequences and a higher rate of mortality in older adults and those with comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes and prolonged respiratory illness. In this review, we discuss in detail the potential groups at risk of COVID-19 and outline future recommendations to mitigate community transmission of COVID-19. The rate of COVID-19 was high in healthcare workers, smokers, older adults, travellers and pregnant women. Furthermore, patients with severe medical complications such as heart disease, hypertension, respiratory illness, diabetes mellitus and cancer are at higher risk of disease severity and mortality. Therefore, special effort and devotion are needed to diminish the threat of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Proper vaccination, use of sanitizers for handwashing and complete lockdown are recommended to mitigate the chain of COVID-19 transmission.

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