A Perspective of Viruses and the Outbreak of a Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV- 2

Author(s): Satya P. Gupta*

Journal Name: Current Enzyme Inhibition

Volume 16 , Issue 2 , 2020

DOI : 10.2174/1573408016999200525155302

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The article presents some introductory remarks on viruses and in general how they lead to diseases. With reference to same, it discusses the emergence of a fairly novel coronavirus, 2019- CoV-2 and its possible medication.

Keywords: ACE, convalescent plasma, COVID-19, MERS-CoV, severe acquired respiratory syndrome corona viruses, viruses.

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VOLUME: 16
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Year: 2020
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DOI: 10.2174/1573408016999200525155302
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