Civet SARS-CoV
Civet SARS-CoV
Civet SARS-CoV (pronounced: /ˈsɪvɪt sɑːrs koʊ vi:/) is a strain of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (SARS-CoV) that is found in civet cats. The term "Civet SARS-CoV" is derived from the English words "civet", referring to a type of small, nocturnal mammal, and "SARS-CoV", an acronym for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus.
Etymology
The term "civet" is derived from the Arabic word "zabād" which refers to the musky secretion of the civet cat. "SARS-CoV" is an acronym that stands for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus. The term "coronavirus" is derived from the Latin word "corona", meaning crown, which refers to the appearance of the virus under a microscope.
Description
Civet SARS-CoV is a strain of the SARS-CoV virus that is found in civet cats. It is believed to have been the source of the 2002-2004 SARS outbreak, which resulted in over 8,000 cases and 774 deaths worldwide. The virus is transmitted from civets to humans through close contact with the animals or their excretions.
Related Terms
- Coronavirus: A type of virus that can cause diseases in mammals and birds. In humans, it can cause respiratory infections.
- SARS: An acronym for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, a viral respiratory disease caused by the SARS coronavirus.
- Zoonotic disease: A disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans.
- Palm civet: A small mammal that is a member of the civet family and is believed to be a carrier of the SARS-CoV virus.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Civet SARS-CoV
- Wikipedia's article - Civet SARS-CoV
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