The history of the emergence and transmission of human coronaviruses.
Onderstepoort J Vet Res
; 88(1): e1-e8, 2021 Feb 10.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1077469
ABSTRACT
Human coronaviruses are known respiratory pathogens associated with a range of respiratory illnesses, and there are considerable morbidity and hospitalisation amongst immune-compromised individuals of all age groups. The emergence of a highly pathogenic human coronavirus in China in 2019 has confirmed the long-held opinion that these viruses are important emerging and re-emerging pathogens. In this review article, we trace the discovery and emergence of coronaviruses (CoVs) over time since they were first reported. The review article will enrich our understanding on the host range, diversity and evolution, transmission of human CoVs and the threat posed by these viruses circulating in animal populations but overtime have spilled over to humans because of the increased proximity between humans and animals.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Coronavirus Infections
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Coronavirus
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Communicable Diseases, Emerging
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Onderstepoort J Vet Res
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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