The Mean Duration of COVID-19 Found Closely Associated with the Ayurvedic Pathognomic Model Shatkriyakala (SKK): Inference of an Observational Cross-Sectional Exploratory Study

Abstract

A valid measurement for Corona virus disease is needed for case definition and adopting appropriate therapeutic measures. Identification of epidemiology and etio-pathogenesis is must for case definitions. The incubation period The incubation period is the time elapsed between pathogen exposure and appearance of symptoms. It can be utilized to trace the contact history of population at high risk.  Incubation, latent and generation periods may help both in understanding transmission and developing therapeutic measures. The evidenced incubation period of covid-19 infection is found to be 5.6-6.7 days. Ayurveda advocates Shatkriyakala pathognomic model i.e. six stage model of disease progression. Aims and Objective: The present study focused to trace –pathological model in context of covid-19. Material and method: This study was conducted in Government ayurvedic institute, COVID testing centre, New Delhi. The tool of data collection was Questionnaire 1 &2. Result:We report a temporal pattern of COVID-19 pathology which corresponds to six-stages of disease progression.(shadvidh kriyakala).

Discussion: Assessment of relationship between the variables (Hetu-dosha and Dushya) responsible for pathogenesis temporal dynamics of covid-19 may serve as an instrument for mapping the pathogenesis.

Conclusion: Clinical staging of covid-19 can be potentially mapped by six stage classical pathological model.