Journal article
The efficacy and safety of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 prophylaxis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Populations such as healthcare workers (HCW) that are unable to practice physical distancing are at high risk of acquiring Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). In these cases pharmacological prophylaxis would be a solution to reduce severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS CoV-2) transmission. Hydroxychloroquine has in vitro antiviral properties against SARS CoV-2. We therefore sought to determine the efficacy and …
Authors
Lewis K; Chaudhuri D; Alshamsi F; Carayannopoulos L; Dearness K; Chagla Z; Alhazzani W
Journal
PLOS ONE, Vol. 16, No. 1,
Publisher
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0244778
ISSN
1932-6203