STUDY OF COVID-19

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              COVID-19 Association with infections and risk to public health

SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 infection can be roughly divided into three stages: stage 1, an asymptomatic incubation period with or without detectable virus; stage 2, non-severe symptomatic period with the presence of virus; stage 3, severe respiratory symptomatic stage with high viral load. Since in the stage 1, there are no visible symptoms, it becomes very difficult to control the spread of virus. The public health risk and hazards include pathogen exposure, long working hours, psychological distress, fatigue, occupational burnout, stigma, and physical and psychological violence. 

To prevent the infection and maintaining the public health people are required to be introduced to the special strategies to control the prevention, risk assessment and management. Avoiding unnecessary outing, maintaining social distance, using personal protective equipment and masks are some of the very common measures that can prevent the infection from spreading.

With the same purpose our Journal “Journal of Tropical Diseases & Public Health” is announcing Special issue Call for paper on “COVID-19 Association with infections and risk to public health”. We welcome both solicited and unsolicited submissions that will contribute to this special issue.


Antimicrobials and COVID-19: Strategies for Treating a Pandemic


Early protection, early identification, early diagnosis, and early isolation are crucial to combat with Covid-19 outbreaks. 

Chloroquine, a medication on the WHO model list of essential medicines, and hydroxychloroquine, its subordinate, as conceivable treatment choices for the novel corona virus, SARS-CoV-2. Positive results from preliminary studies indicate that hydroxychloroquine, an antimalarial drug, has the potential to improve disease outcomes and possibly slow COVID-19’s progression. However, officials stated that additional data are needed before the drug can be approved as an effective treatment for the disease. 


     Psychological effects due to COVID-19 Pandemic


The novel coronavirus disease that emerged at the end of 2019 began threatening the health and lives of millions of people after a few weeks. As per World Health Organization, it has induced a considerable degree of fear, worry and concern in the population. In public mental health terms, the main psychological impact such as rates of stress or anxiety has been elevated. With introduction of new impacts – especially quarantine, many people’s usual activities, routines or livelihoods facing bad impact.


Millions of lives have been heavily affected by several psychological changes such as increased levels of loneliness, depression, harmful alcohol and drug use, and self-harm or suicidal behavior and demanding stress-coping-adjustment process is ongoing.

The World Health Organization has issued guidelines for managing the problem from both biomedical and psychological points of view.

The goal of this Special Issue is to stimulate novel investigations and theoretical perspectives on how people are psychologically affected by and coping with the COVID-19 emergency. We intend for this article collection to be a discussion platform on how to help people cope with and adjust to the critical situation. Specific aims include reducing the risk of developing distress, improving well-being, as well as promoting preventive behaviors.

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