Viral Load of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 in Adults During the First and Second Wave of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic in Houston, Texas: The Potential of the Superspreader
In the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, a minority of index cases are associated with a majority of secondary cases suggesting that superspreaders c...
Evaluating a novel, highly sensitive, and quantitative reagent for detecting SARS-CoV-2 antigen
A new quantifying reagent for detecting SARS-CoV-2 antigen was developed for early and accurate detection. The sensitivity and specificity of the test...
The experience of the health care workers of a severely hit SARS-CoV-2 referral Hospital in Italy: incidence, clinical course and modifiable risk factors for COVID-19 infection
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the health care workers at the frontline have been largely exposed to infected patients. The cumulative incidence of SAR...
Comparative analysis of various clinical specimens in detection of SARS-CoV-2 using rRT-PCR in new and follow up cases of COVID-19 infection: Quest for the best choice
A combined swab may be recommended as a more appropriate specimen for both diagnosis and monitoring of COVID-19 treatment by rRT-PCR for assessing vir...
Usefulness of bronchoalveolar lavage in the management of patients presenting with lung infiltrates and suspect COVID-19-associated pneumonia: A case report
This case highlights the importance of clinical suspicion of SARS-CoV-2 infection in diagnosis and infectivity assessment. We suggest a collection of...
Management of Neurosurgical Cases in a Tertiary Care Referral Hospital During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons from a Middle-Income Country
The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been at its peak for the past 8 months and has affected more than 215 countries. India is n...
Important Management Considerations In Patients With Pituitary Disorders During The Time Of The Covid-19 Pandemic
There is no specific treatment or approved vaccine for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) There is a global pandemic with substantial morbidity a...
Estimation of Transmission of COVID-19 in Simulated Nursing Homes With Frequent Testing and Immunity-Based Staffing
Nursing homes and other long-term care facilities have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Strategies are urgently needed to re...