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www.jogh.org • doi: 10.7189/jogh.10.010340 1 June 2020 • Vol. 10 No. 1 • 010340 Coronaviruses (CoVs) are diverse group of viruses that mainly affect birds and mammals. In contrast to… Click to show full abstract
www.jogh.org • doi: 10.7189/jogh.10.010340 1 June 2020 • Vol. 10 No. 1 • 010340 Coronaviruses (CoVs) are diverse group of viruses that mainly affect birds and mammals. In contrast to common CoVs, novel CoVs, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARSCoV), Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and SARS-CoV-2 are highly pathogenic, especially in the elderly and immunocompromised patients [1]. CoV are transmitted mainly through respiratory droplets and contact with infected persons, however the other routes of transmission including feco-oral as well as via contaminated hands or surfaces remain to be further studied [2].
Journal Title: Journal of Global Health
Year Published: 2020
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