Importance The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, due to the novel severe
acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has caused a worldwide sudden
and substantial increase in hospitalizations for pneumonia with multiorgan disease. This
review discusses current evidence regarding the pathophysiology, transmission, diagnosis,
and management of COVID-19. Observations SARS-CoV-2 is spread primarily via
respiratory droplets during close face-to-face contact. Infection can be spread by …