Coronavirus Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name for coronavirus?
A
SARS-COV-2
2
Q
What are some serious manifestations of the coronavirus?
A
Inability to stay awake, trouble breathing, blue colored lips, nail beds (color can also be pale, grey, confusion, persistent pain or pressure on the chest
3
Q
Which animal f series the coronavirus?
A
The bat
4
Q
Up regulation of what receptor leads to virus susceptibility?
A
ACE 2
5
Q
Which receptor allows for the entrance of the coronavirus into the host cell?
A
Ace-2 receptor
6
Q
Which pneumocyte does the coronavirus prefer?
A
Type 2
7
Q
Which diagnostic test is used for the coronavirus?
A
RT-PCR
8
Q
Which T cells are activated in the agosto e immune response against coronavirus?
A
T helper 1 cell and T 17 helper cell
