Search the World's Largest Database of Information Science & Technology Terms & Definitions
InfInfoScipedia LogoScipedia
A Free Service of IGI Global Publishing House
Below please find a list of definitions for the term that
you selected from multiple scholarly research resources.

What is Infectious Disease

Chapter 17
Handbook of Research on Green Synthesis and Applications of Nanomaterials
A health disorder caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites living in or on a human body passed from person to person causing infection, fever, and fatigue that, being serious, may require hospitalization or even cause the death.
Published in Chapter:
Recent Advances on Nanomaterials for Diagnostic, Treatment, and Prevention of COVID-19
Rafael Vargas-Bernal (Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Irapuato, Mexico)
Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 23
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-8936-6.ch017
Abstract
Since the end of 2019, the SARS-CoV-2 virus, commonly known as COVID-19, has become an infectious disease that has produced a severe global public health problem that requires solutions from different scientific initiatives. Nanomaterials are used to diagnose, treat, and prevent the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Its potential is highlighted through specific applications and developments carried out by researchers around the world. In addition to highlighting the characteristics and properties of the COVID-19 virus, the purpose of the chapter is focused on describing the role that nanomaterials are playing and that must be overcome due to the pandemic. Future research directions are described to guide readers on the innovations that are required related to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants. The impact that nanomaterials will have on COVID-19 will reduce the time for humans to return to the rhythm of life before the pandemic.
Full Text Chapter Download: US $37.50 Add to Cart
More Results
Chapter 12
What We Learned From the Paimio Sanatorium as a Spatial Reflection of Contagious Diseases
It is diseases caused by biological agents, which can be transmitted to others, rather than by genetic, physical or chemical agents. This definition includes disease caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi and prions ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infectious_Diseases_Society_of_America )
Published in Chapter: What We Learned From the Paimio Sanatorium as a Spatial Reflection of Contagious Diseases; From: Stakeholder Strategies for Reducing the Impact of Global Health Crises
Full Text Chapter Download: US $37.50 Add to Cart
Chapter 2
Spatio-Temporal Hot Spot Analysis of Epidemic Diseases Using Geographic Information System for Improved Healthcare
Full Text Chapter Download: US $37.50 Add to Cart
eContent Pro Discount Banner
InfoSci OnDemandECP Editorial ServicesAGOSR