Understanding the basics on COV 19 including the last update on spreading and molecular structure of virions. It also includes information on pathological findings and treatments strategies
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Goran Q. Othman
Cell Biologist
Erbil Polytechnic University
5th April 2020
26. Best targets for treatment..Blocking infection
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27. Current Treatment Options
? Among the potential treatments for COVID-19 that are
undergoing clinical trials to assess their safety and efficacy against
the disease are:
? remdesivir (investigational)
? lopinavir/ritonavir (currently authorised as an anti-HIV medicine)
? chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine (currently authorised at
national level as treatments against malaria and certain
autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis)
? systemic interferons and in particular interferon beta (currently
authorised to treat diseases such as multiple sclerosis)
? monoclonal antibodies with activity against components of the
immune system
? Ivermectin which is used as antiparasites especially related to skin