[Transmission routes of 2019-novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)].
C Yang, Q Y Ma, Y H Zheng, Y X Yang
Abstract
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China, at the end of 2019, it has demonstrated China's ability to identify unknown pathogens. At present, reports showed that the main transmission routes are respiratory droplets and indirect contact, other vertical transmission routes have yet to be confirmed. This review discusses the possible transmission routes of 2019-novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), based on currently research, the main transmission routes are respiratory droplets and indirect contact, fecal-oral might bepossible, while aerosol, tear (conjunctival) and mother-to-fetus still have yet to be confirmed, providing a reference basis for 2019-nCoV prevention and control and public protection.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakCoronavirusTransmission (telecommunications)VirologyBetacoronavirusPandemicSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirusComputer scienceMedicineTelecommunicationsOutbreakInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseasePathologyLong-Term Effects of COVID-19