Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Concepts and Definitions Guide

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Concepts and Definitions Guide

This document, which has been prepared for the use of members of the Association of Public Health Specialists and healthcare professionals, has been prepared to explain and share some concepts and definitions selected by scanning the existing national and international scientific literature that are thought to be related to the New Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).

In addition to general concepts, the document also includes definitions needed specifically for COVID-19:

• The first section (General Concepts) is prepared in alphabetical order.
• The second part (COVID-19 special preparation) was thought and prepared algorithmically.

The resources used are presented collectively at the back of the document.

Prepared by HASUDER COVID-19 Task Group. The content may be updated in line with requirements and scientific developments.

CONCEPTS RELATED TO CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19)

Prepared using available information as of 27.3.2020.

The content will be updated as the information is updated.

Resources

1. Public Health Basic Information Book (Güler Ç, Akın L, Editors). Hacettepe University Publications, 2012.
2. [Internet] https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2019/05/20190504-1.htm .
3. T.R. Ministry of Health COVID-19 Guide. [Internet] https://covid19.saglik.gov.tr/depo/rehberler/COVID-19_Rehberi.pdf. Access:26.3.2020.
4. Tezcan S. Basic Epidemiology. Hippocrates bookstore, 2017.
5. [Internet] https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/terms/glossary.html#commimmunity Access: 26.3.2020.
6. Last JM. A Dictionary of Epidemiology. 4th edition. https://pestcontrol.ru/assets/files/biblioteka/file/19-john_m_last-a_dictionary_of_epidemiology_4th_edition-oxford_university_press_usa_2000.pdf. 26.3.2020.
7. National Family Planning Service Guide, TR. Ministry of Health General Directorate of Maternal and Child Health and Family Planning, Fourth edition, Ankara, 2005.
8. Sterilization Disinfection Guide, Disinfection, Antisepsis, Sterilization [DAS] Association, July 2015, Arvin Publishing House, Istanbul.
9. APHA, Control of Communicable Diseases Manual.

Prepared by HASUDER COVID-19 Task Group. The content can be updated in accordance with the requirements.

Source: HASUDER (https://korona.hasuder.org.tr/yeni-coronavirus-covid-19-kavramlar-ve-tanimlar-rehberi/)