SARS-CoV-2
| SARS-CoV-2 | |
|---|---|
| Term | SARS-CoV-2 |
| Short definition | SARS-CoV-2 - (pronounced) (SARZ-koh-VEE …) The virus that causes a respiratory illness called coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19). SARS-CoV-2 is a member of a large family of viruses called coronaviruses. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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SARS-CoV-2 - (pronounced) (SARZ-koh-VEE …) The virus that causes a respiratory illness called coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19). SARS-CoV-2 is a member of a large family of viruses called coronaviruses. These viruses can infect humans and some animals. SARS-CoV-2 was first known to infect humans in 2019. The virus is believed to spread from person to person through droplets released when an infected person coughs, sneezes or speaks. It can also be spread by touching a surface with the virus on it and then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes, but this is less common. Research is being conducted to treat COVID-19 and prevent infection with SARS-CoV-2. Also called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on SARS-CoV-2
- Wikipedia's article - SARS-CoV-2
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