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The role of nutrition in strengthening immune system against newly emerging viral diseases: case of SARS-CoV-2
Khaleb, Meghit Boumediene; Benajiba, Nada.
  • Khaleb, Meghit Boumediene; s.af
  • Benajiba, Nada; s.af
NAJFNR ; 4(7): 240-284, 2020.
Artigo em Inglês | AIM | ID: biblio-1266918
ABSTRACT
The immune system is involved in the protection of host against environmental agents such as pathogenic micro-organisms (bacteria, fungi, and viruses) and chemicals, thereby preserving the integrity of the body. To preserve organism defense mechanisms, adequate nutritional status should be maintained with appropriate intakes of calories, vitamins, minerals and water that should be continuously provided by a healthy diet. The emergence of new infectious diseases with new pathogenic properties constitutes a serious health issue worldwide. Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) represents one of the most recent emerging infectious diseases, caused by a novel coronavirus member called (SARS-CoV-2), identified in Wuhan, Hubei, China in December 2019, and recognized as pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). The nutritional status of each COVID-19-infected patient should be assessed prior undertaking treatments. Nutritional support should be the basis of management of any infected individual. However, prevention measures remain the first priority and strategy to develop throughout proper hygiene, healthy diet and staying home
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Índice: AIM (África) Assunto principal: Viroses / Estado Nutricional / Síndrome Respiratória Aguda Grave / Argélia / Alimentos, Dieta e Nutrição / COVID-19 / Sistema Imunitário País/Região como assunto: África Idioma: Inglês Revista: NAJFNR Ano de publicação: 2020 Tipo de documento: Artigo

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Índice: AIM (África) Assunto principal: Viroses / Estado Nutricional / Síndrome Respiratória Aguda Grave / Argélia / Alimentos, Dieta e Nutrição / COVID-19 / Sistema Imunitário País/Região como assunto: África Idioma: Inglês Revista: NAJFNR Ano de publicação: 2020 Tipo de documento: Artigo