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Review
. 2021 Feb;17(2):480-482.
doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2020.03.018. Epub 2020 Mar 26.

SARS-CoV-2 outbreak: How can pharmacists help?

Osama M Al-Quteimat MSc, BCOP  1 , Amer Mustafa Amer R.Ph, MSc  2
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Review

SARS-CoV-2 outbreak: How can pharmacists help?

Osama M Al-Quteimat MSc, BCOP et al. Res Social Adm Pharm. 2021 Feb.

Abstract

Coronaviruses (CoVs) are a large family of viruses that cause disorders ranging from a mild cold to severe disease. Some of the CoVs are zoonotic, meaning they can be transmitted from animals to humans. In December 2019, the world awoke to a new zoonotic strain of CoV that was named SARS-CoV-2 (standing for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2), which has been classified as a high-consequence infectious disease. In addition, serious complications related to COVID-19 have been reported in some patients. These include acute respiratory distress syndrome, acute renal failure, septic shock and ventilator-associated pneumonia. The pharmacist, as a healthcare practitioner, can play an important role in hindering the spread of COVID-19, and can be an active participant in national and community efforts to fight and contain this outbreak.

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