Title of article :
Possible modes of transmission of Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2: a review
Author/Authors :
Mukhra, Richa Department of Anthropology (UGC Centre of Advanced Study) - Panjab University, Chandigarh, India , Krishan, Kewal Department of Anthropology (UGC Centre of Advanced Study) - Panjab University, Chandigarh, India , Kanchan, Tanuj Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology - All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India
Abstract :
Introduction: The widespread outbreak of the novel SARS-CoV-2 has raised numerous questions about the origin and transmission of the virus. Knowledge about the mode of transmission as well as assess-ing the effectiveness of the preventive measures would aid in containing the outbreak of the coronavirus. Presently, respiratory droplets, physical contact and aerosols/air-borne have been reported as the modes of SARS-CoV-2 transmission of the virus. Besides, some of the other possible modes of transmission are being explored by the researchers, with some studies suggesting the viral spread through fecal-oral, conjunctival secretions, flatulence (farts), sexual and vertical transmission from mother to the fetus, and through asymp-tomatic carriers, etc.
Keywords :
Possible modes , Novel Coronavirus , SARS-CoV-2
Journal title :
Acta bio-medica : Atenei Parmensis
