Describe at least 2 different, scientifically-tested strategies that scientists or doctors use to either treat or prevent the spread or progression of the pathogen or the resulting disease. These strategies can include drug treatments, behavioral changes, and/or genetic interventions (ex- CRISPR or genetic modifications). For each strategy you list, you must (1) cite at least one scientific study that tested this strategy and its outcomes (how well does this strategy work). (2) explain how the strategy helps at the cellular or physiological level. (ex- If you list a drug, explain how the drug works in the body to prevent/repair/replace the function of the damaged tissue or organ).
Topic is SARS-CoV-2
Describe at least 2 different, scientifically-tested strategies that scientists or doctors use to either treat or prevent the spread or progression of the pathogen or the resulting disease. These strategies can include drug treatments, behavioral changes, and/or genetic interventions (ex- CRISPR or genetic modifications). For each strategy you list, you must (1) cite at least one scientific study that tested this strategy and its outcomes (how well does this strategy work). (2) explain how the strategy helps at the cellular or physiological level. (ex- If you list a drug, explain how the drug works in the body to prevent/repair/replace the function of the damaged tissue or organ).
As of now, there is no FDA approved new medications for treating SARS-CoV-2. All the medicines that are being used now are already existing medicines that are used for treating similar infections. It includes remdesivir, glucocorticoids, tocilizumab, and convalescent plasma. FDA has provided emergency use authorization (EUA) for the above drugs.
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