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    COVID-19: Effects in Comorbidities and Special Populations
    COVID-19: Effects in Comorbidities and Special Populations
    COVID-19: Effects in Comorbidities and Special Populations
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    COVID-19: Effects in Comorbidities and Special Populations

    By Bentham Science Publishers

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    Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected millions of people across the world. Clinicians and scientists across the globe need all the information of this pandemic on one platform. Today, it is also necessary to find out the association of COVID-19 with various medical comorbidities, and its effect on vulnerable populations that require special medical attention. This information will be helpful for the management of COVID-19.

    COVID-19: Effects in Comorbidities and Special Populations is a concise and visual reference for information about this viral disease and its relationship with different medical conditions. The book provides comprehensive knowledge covering COVID-19 comorbidities (for example, CVD, Diabetes, lung diseases, etc.), and the incidence in specific groups (for example, children and the elderly). Chapters outline the features and the management of the disease in specific conditions.

    Key Features:
    ✓ 12 chapters covering several aspects of COVID-19 management, making this a perfect text book for virologist and medical students
    ✓ Focused and structured description of different effects of COVID-19 in specific patient groups
    ✓ Multiple tables and figures which summarizes and highlight important points
    ✓ Multiple choice questions for learners
    ✓ Detailed list of references, abbreviations and symbols

    This book is an essential reference for practicing and training virologists, pulmonologists, medical students and scientists working in research labs, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in connection with the control of COVID-19 infectio

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBentham Science Publishers
    Release dateOct 1, 2002
    ISBN9789815036367
    COVID-19: Effects in Comorbidities and Special Populations

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