[Biology and pathology of coronaviruses]. / Biologie und Pathologie von Coronaviren.
Pathologe
; 42(2): 149-154, 2021 Mar.
Article
in De
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33646361
ABSTRACT
The worldwide novel coronavirus SARS-CoV2 pandemic is ongoing. SARS-CoV2 belongs to the coronavirus family, the first representatives of which have been known since the 1960s. Coronaviruses are present in animals and humans and show similarities as well as differences in their biology and pathology regarding each genus. Besides mild flu-like and gastroenterological symptoms, SARS-CoV2 can lead to dysfunctions of the lungs and other organs including the heart as already observed during SARS and MERS infections.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Coronavirus Infections
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Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus
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COVID-19
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
De
Year:
2021
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Article