A symposium on CoVID19 which aimed to provide comprehensive knowledge to all was organised on October 5, 2020 by Department of Physiology, JSS Medical College, Mysuru in association with the NSS unit of JSS Medical College. In the current scenario, it is imperative to be aware about the different aspects of CoVID-19 and several experts from different fields of Medicine addressed on different aspects of the same. Symposium was conducted online mode.

The symposium commenced with Dr. Narayana Murthy (Prof and Head, Department of Community Medicine) delivering a speech on epidemiological aspects & the current scenario of the disease, ranging from its history & data to emphasizing the need of “SMS” (Social distancing, Masks, Sanitization).

The session was followed by Dr. Vijaya B (Prof and Head, Department of Pathology) addressing the Pathophysiology of the Coronavirus infection. She elucidated how the virus establishes the infection in early stage, severe infection & in cases of multi organ failure while illustrating the involved histopathological findings in cases of infection like cellular infiltration, pulmonary edema, congestion of vessels etc. It was followed by a Question-Answer session.

Further Dr. Vidyavathi B Chitharagi (Asst. Professor, Department of Microbiology) elaborated the structure of virus & diagnostic procedure (Specimen collection, latest techniques of viral load detection etc.) which gave the students a better understanding of how the SARS-Cov2 virus causes the disease. To give an idea of the clinical picture of the disease, Dr. Nandini K (Asst. Professor, Department of General Medicine) engaged the audience in a lecture regarding the ‘Clinical Presentation of a CoVID19 Patient’. Discussing the general symptoms & systemic symptoms, she covered all the aspects in addition to covering important terms like Happy Hypoxia, Post CoVID Syndrome, and probable case among several others.

Next up, Dr. Venkatesh C R (Asst. Professor, Department of General Medicine) started off his presentation by stating, “The end of this epidemic is not by clinical medicine, but by preventive medicine.” Subsequently he enumerated the management of CoVID-19 whilst discussing the drugs available (like HCQ, Ivermectin, Tocilizumab etc.), relevance of supplements, International & National guidelines regarding the same. Following which he answered the doubts raised by the participants.

Lastly, Dr. Shwethashree M (Asst. Professor, Department of Community Medicine) addressed the audience on ‘Preventive & Control Measures’ to be taken. She emphasized on essentials like mask management, handwashing, social distancing.

The symposium came to a closure with Dr. Vijaya Vageesh (Associate Professor, Department of Physiology) delivering a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude for the faculty & the organisers, and reinforcing the fact that the knowledge brought to the table here is quintessential for all of us, our acquaintances as well.

The event was successfully organised by Dr. Rajalakshmi R (Professor and Head, Department of Physiology) and Dr. Bharath T (NSS Programme Officer, JSS Medical College). The symposium which had more than 700 participants ended on a high note of awareness and a sense of responsibility among the participants.