Coronavirus infections—more than just the common cold
Until recently, human coronaviruses received relatively little attention due to their mild 'common cold'-like symptoms in otherwise healthy people, but a team of US experts say the emergence of yet another outbreak of human disease caused by a pathogen from this viral family underscores the never ending challenge of emerging infectious diseases and the importance of sustained preparedness.
Journal/conference: JAMA
Link to research (DOI): 10.1001/jama.2020.0757
Organisation/s: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, USA
Funder: None declared
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