Viral Infections Flashcards
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Pathophysiology of COVID-19
A
Virus accesses host cells via the enzymeACE2, which is most abundant in thetype II alveolar cellsof the lungs
The density of ACE2 in each tissue correlates with the severity of the disease in that tissue: respiratory tract, lung, kidney, gastrointestinal tract, liver and brain
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Q
What type of virus is COVID-19?
A
Enveloped nucleocaspid
