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SARS-CoV-2, SARS and MERS: Three formidable coronaviruses which have originated from bats


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History of SARS-CoV (a), MERS-CoV (b), and COVID-19 epidemic consequence
History of SARS-CoV (a), MERS-CoV (b), and COVID-19 epidemic consequence

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Genomic comparison among SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, and SARS-CoV-2. A schematic of the complete genome of SARS-CoV-2 (a), SARS-CoV (b), and MERS-CoV (c) are shown
Genomic comparison among SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, and SARS-CoV-2. A schematic of the complete genome of SARS-CoV-2 (a), SARS-CoV (b), and MERS-CoV (c) are shown

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Distribution of SARS-CoV-2 in the world
Distribution of SARS-CoV-2 in the world

Comparison among SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 in respect to their virology, epidemiology, and clinical manifestation

MERS-CoV SARS-CoV SARS-CoV-2
Virology Betacoronavirus lineage 2C Betacoronavirus lineage 2B Betacoronavirus lineage B
Receptor hDPP4 ACE2 Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2)
Genome Size 30.1kb 27.9kb 29.9kb
Source Evolutionary origin: bats Intermediate host: Not yet confirmed camel is the likely host Limited Evolutionary origin: horseshoe bats Intermediate host: palm civets, raccoon dogs, and Chinese ferret badger Evolutionary origin: horseshoe bat Intermediate host: Pangolin, cats
Epidemiology Zoonotic, human to human transmission, the disease is mostly localized in the Middle East, Eastern Africa, and Northern Africa Human to human transmission is well-recognized, affected many countries Human-to-human transmission respiratory droplets is the major route of transmission, fecal-oral route of transmission is considered but unconfirmed, Vertical transmission
Respiratory failure More common Less common More common
Travel association Limited travel-associated exposure Recognized travel-associated exposure Recognized travel-associated exposure
Incubation period 0–16 days 2–8 days 4–8 days
Male to Female Ratio 3.3:1 1:1.3 2.7:1
Clinical presentation Unpredictable and erratic clinical course ranging from asymptomatic illness to severe pneumonia A typical biphasic clinical course Fever, dry cough, and shortness of breath, and most patients (80%) experienced mild illness.
Laboratory Features Leukopenia (42.6%), thrombocytopenia (46.6%), and elevation of aspartate aminotransferase (42.7%) Lymphopenia, features of low grade disseminated intravascular coagulation (thrombocytopenia, prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time, elevated D-Dimer), elevated alanine transaminases (ALT), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and creatinine kinase (CPK) Higher levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), γ-glutamyl transpeptidase (γ-GT) and α-hydroxybutyric dehydrogenase (α-HBDH)
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1732-2693
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Angielski
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Dziedziny czasopisma:
Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Virology, Medicine, Basic Medical Science, Immunology