How was the name “coronavirus” formed? The name coronavirus is derived from the Latin word “corona” , meaning ‘crown’ or ‘halo’, which refers to the characteristic appearance of virions (the infective form of the virus) by electron microscopy, which have a fringe of large, bulbous surface projections creating an image reminiscent(similar to) of a crown or of a solar corona. How “coronavirus”Continue reading “Study Corona Part 4 The name “Coronavirus” is derived from the Latin word “corona”.”
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Study Corona Part 3 Viruses, and the diseases they cause, often have different names.
Did you know the virus and the disease have different names? Viruses, and the diseases they cause, often have different names. For example, HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. People often know the name of a disease, but not the name of the virus that causes it. Like wise, “SARS-CoV-2” (Severe Acute Respiratory SyndromeContinue reading “Study Corona Part 3 Viruses, and the diseases they cause, often have different names.”
Study Corona Part 2 – COVID-19 is a new disease, caused by a newly discovered coronavirus that has not previously been seen in humans.
What is Covid-19? COVID-19 is a new disease, caused by a newly discovered coronavirus that has not previously been seen in humans. Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronicContinue reading “Study Corona Part 2 – COVID-19 is a new disease, caused by a newly discovered coronavirus that has not previously been seen in humans.”
Study Corona Part 1 – Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals, birds and humans.
What is “Coronavirus/es” ? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals, birds and humans. Studies has helped to identify different symptoms in different species. In chickens, they cause an upper respiratory tract disease, while in cows and pigs they cause diarrhea. And in humans, coronaviruses cause respiratory tract infections that can be mild,Continue reading “Study Corona Part 1 – Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals, birds and humans.”
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