Coronavirus Disease 2019: Corona Viruses and Blood Safety - A Review

Authors

  • J. Dhayanithi1 , M.P. Brundha2 ,

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.12406

Keywords:

Blood safety, Coronavirus, Disposal, Handling, Spread, Blood borne.

Abstract

The main aim of the study is to understand the current information of corona transmission and blood
safety measures taken during handling blood safety products of corona infected patients.Coronaviruses are
in the subfamily Ortho Coronaviridae of the Coronaviridae family.It is a type of viral virus that causes
inflammation in your nose, sinus, or upper throat.Most coronaviruses are not harmful.The virus may result
from pneumonia, respiratory failure, septic shock, and death. Many complications of Coronavirus disease
2019 (COVID 19) may result from a condition known as cytokine release syndrome or a cytokine storm.
This study mainly aims at the awareness and perception of rural and urban people about covid-19 virus.
.Finding advance in blood safety to avoid blood contamination. It will help to provide a proper diagnosis
of the disease and understand current information on coronavirus transmission and blood safety measures
during the course of the infected patient’s blood safety procedures.To assess public health risks and the
risk of occupationally acquired disease which may be associated with the management of infectious waste,
understanding these factors is required.The storage, processing and examination of blood specimens from
Covid?19 patients must be carried out by qualified staff in suitably equipped laboratories, previously educated
on the technical and safety procedures.A blood-borne illness is a disease which can spread by blood and
other body fluids contamination. Blood can contain various types of pathogens, mainly microorganisms like
bacteria and parasites, and non-living infectious agents such as viruses. Through taking preventive steps in
the handling of blood products and storage of blood products for infection, contamination will be reduced
and the public will not be affected.

Author Biography

  • J. Dhayanithi1 , M.P. Brundha2 ,

    1
    Research Associate, Dental Research Cell, 2
    Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Saveetha Dental
    College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai,
    Tamilnadu, India

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Published

2020-10-29

How to Cite

Coronavirus Disease 2019: Corona Viruses and Blood Safety - A Review. (2020). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 14(4), 4906-4911. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.12406