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Covid-19 (thesaurus)

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Preferred term

Coronavirinae  

Definition

  • Coronaviruses are a group of related RNA viruses that cause diseases in mammals and birds. In humans, these viruses cause respiratory tract infections that can range from mild to lethal. Mild illnesses include some cases of the common cold (which is also caused by other viruses, predominantly rhinoviruses), while more lethal varieties can cause SARS, MERS, and COVID-19. (Wikipedia)

Entry terms

  • corona virus
  • coronavirus
  • corona viruses
  • coronaviruses
  • CoV
  • CoVs

Creator

  • Patricia Fener

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/C0X-RVH5DS6C-S

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