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SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: A Review on Current Evidence and Unani Perspective

Authors :
Sartaj Ahmad
Parvez Khan
Abdul Raheem
S Afza
Rifaqat
Tamanna Nazli
Source :
Journal of Integrated Community Health. :1-10
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
Advanced Research Publications, 2020.

Abstract

In December 2019, a novel coronavirus has emerged from the city Wuhan, China when cluster of pneumonia cases similar to viral pneumonia appeared, later named as SARS-CoV-2 virus, its symptomatology bears resemblance to Nazla-e-Wabāiya (epidemic influenza) in various treaties of Unani scholars. WHO on January 30, 2020 declared this outbreak as a public health emergency of international concern. To date, there are no specific vaccines or medicine for COVID-19 and the treatment is simply symptomatic. Therefore, prompt recognition of positive cases and rapid patient isolation may be needed to contain the disease spread to ensure timely management. Unani System of Medicine aims at preservation of health, management of diseases with a holistic approach. As per Unani classical literature, during epidemics prevention of disease and maintenance of health was achieved by strengthening the Ṭabī’at (Medicatrix Naturae) and modifications in Asbāb Sitta Darūriyya (Six Essential Factors).

Details

ISSN :
23199113
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Integrated Community Health
Accession number :
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Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.24321/2319.9113.202002