Does SARS-CoV-2 virus (Covid-19) cause myocarditis?
There have been several reported cases of fulminant myocarditis amongst patients with a severe SARS-CoV-2 infection and multiple organ failure. Laboratory characteristics in such patients…
Category: Pathophysiology
Which organs does the corona virus affect?
SARS CoV-2 binds to ACE2 receptors which are ubiquitous, but are primarily found in the respiratory tract. In some cases the virus causes pneumonia which…
What is the role of the ACE and ACE receptors?
It has been confirmed that the SARS-CoV-2 uses the same receptor of the SARS-CoV, the angiotensin converting enzyme II (ACE2). Both SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 bind…