Open AccessHuman Coronaviruses: Genetics, Virulence Factors and Pathophysiology, Diseases’ Epidemiology
Author(s) -
Gnatoulma Katawa,
Banfitebiyi Gambogou,
Christèle Tchopba Nguepou,
Essoham Ataba,
Manuel Ritter,
Eya H. Kamassa,
Fagdéba David Bara,
Simplice Damintoti Karou,
Yaovi Améyapoh
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of innovative research in medical science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2455-8737
DOI - 10.23958/ijirms/vol06-i10/1232
Subject(s) - coronavirus , epidemiology , virulence , disease , outbreak , biology , pandemic , covid-19 , molecular epidemiology , virology , genetics , medicine , infectious disease (medical specialty) , gene , genotype , pathology
Coronaviruses are pathogens for both animals and humans. The recent Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19), caused by a novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), outbreak that took place in Hubei (Wuhan, China) from December 2019 aroused numerous questions regarding the nature and the origin of the SARS-CoV-2. Literature review of the main publications from scientific data bases was undertaken. These data revealed similarities of symptoms and identity of genome with the SARS-CoV. In this review, the genetics and virulence factors of coronaviruses, the disease pathophysiology and epidemiology were examined.