Tag: SARS-CoV-2

  • Coronavirus (COVID-19)

    Coronavirus (COVID-19) Definition and Description of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). First identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, COVID-19 quickly spread worldwide, leading to a global pandemic. This virus primarily spreads through respiratory droplets from coughs, sneezes, or talking, and can…

  • Coronavirus (COVID-19), Complicaitons

    Coronavirus (COVID-19), Complications Definition and Description of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Complications Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The virus primarily spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. Complications from COVID-19 can range from mild respiratory issues to severe health…

  • Coronavirus (COVID-19), Testing

    Coronavirus (COVID-19), Testing Definition and Description of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Testing Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing refers to the process of detecting the presence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. Testing is a critical tool in managing the pandemic, helping to identify active infections and preventing further spread. There are primarily two types of tests: diagnostic tests,…

  • COVID-19, Antibody Testing

    COVID-19, Antibody Testing Definition and Description of COVID-19, Antibody Testing COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, is a highly infectious respiratory disease that emerged in late 2019. Antibody testing refers to blood tests that determine whether a person has developed antibodies against the virus, typically indicating a past infection. These tests are essential to understanding…