SARS-CoV-2: lessons from both the history of medicine and from the biological behavior of other well-known viruses.
Future Microbiol
; 16: 1105-1133, 2021 09.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1381356
ABSTRACT
SARS-CoV-2 is the etiological agent of the current pandemic worldwide and its associated disease COVID-19. In this review, we have analyzed SARS-CoV-2 characteristics and those ones of other well-known RNA viruses viz. HIV, HCV and Influenza viruses, collecting their historical data, clinical manifestations and pathogenetic mechanisms. The aim of the work is obtaining useful insights and lessons for a better understanding of SARS-CoV-2. These pathogens present a distinct mode of transmission, as SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza viruses are airborne, whereas HIV and HCV are bloodborne. However, these viruses exhibit some potential similar clinical manifestations and pathogenetic mechanisms and their understanding may contribute to establishing preventive measures and new therapies against SARS-CoV-2.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pandemics
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SARS-CoV-2
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Future Microbiol
Journal subject:
Microbiology
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Fmb-2021-0064
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