Coronavirus Developing in Cell, TEM

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Corona viruses developing inside a cell. Corona viruses are among the largest RNA viruses. They have a viral single-stranded RNA molecule that forms the protein complex together with a capsid protein. Corona viruses produce respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases in humans and animals. About 25% of banal respiratory diseases in humans are caused by corona viruses. The novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), like the SARS virus, belongs to the beta-coronaviruses. SARS: severe acute respiratory syndrome (severe airway syndrome of unknown origin)
Infections with the coronavirus cause high fever, difficulty breathing, coughing, pneumonia. Possible transmission through droplet or smear infection. Incubation time: 2-5 days. There is no permanent immunization, no vaccination existing.
Transmission electron microscope, 30 000:1 (when 15cm wide).

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