![]() ![]() By comparing the available genome sequence data for known corona virus strain, we can firmly determine that Sars CoV-2 originated through natural process. It comprises of single, plus stranded RNA as their genome. ![]() Ĭorona virus belongs to family of coronaviridae, which primarily infect the upper respiratory and gastro intestinal tract of birds and mammals. WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, pointing “alarming levels” of spread, severity and inaction. On WHO named the novel viral pneumonia as “Corona virus disease (COVID-19),while the International Committee on Taxonomy of Virus suggested it name as Sars-CoV-2 due to its phylogenetic and taxonomic analysis. On Jan 8, 2020, a novel coronavirus was officially announced as a causative pathogen of COVID-19 by the Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. The epidemic of novel β-coronavirus (2019-nCoV) originated in seafood market of Wuhan city, Hubei Province, China which has become a global public health emergency with an increase in mortality and morbidity for not only China but also to the other countries of the world. DHPs are advised to follow the guidelines for clinical recommendations given by health authorities like WHO, CDC, ADA and IDA. Conclusionĭespite having high standard of knowledge, practices and perceptions DHPs around the world are in a state of anxiety and fear while working in their respective field due to COVID-19 impact. Correct answers in each sections of questionnaire were defined an internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach`s alpha. Simple linear regression showed a significant relationship between knowledge with age of dentist ( p < 0.001), qualification as MDS ( p = 0.025), practice as private ( p < 0.001), experience between 5 and 10 years ( p = 0.009), and experienced more than 10 years( p = 0.006). ResultsĪ total of 350 DHPs were participated in the study, among which 302 DHPs has given complete responses and was included in the analysis. The questions were administered online through Google Forms by sending link to the registered Dentist through E-mail. Knowledge was assessed using self-administered, structured questionnaire. A total of 302 Dental Health Practitioners (DHPs) participated in the study. MethodologyĪ cross-sectional study was undertaken among practicing dental professionals in Lucknow city (U.P) India. The aim of the study is to assess the knowledge and perception of DHPs toward COVID-19. Dentists are at potential risk because they are in consistent exposure of blood and saliva, so they should have knowledge of COVID-19 infection, transmission & prevention for proper infection control practices. Patients with COVID-19 are usually present with symptoms of fever, dry cough, myalgia, dysgeusia, nausea, diarrhoea, hyposmia and later it progresses into pneumonia. It is an enveloped virus with positive-sense single-stranded RNA. Coronavirus belongs to family of Coronaviridae, which primarily infect the upper respiratory and gastro intestinal tract of birds & mammals.
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