SARS-CoV (Severe acute respiratory syndrome)

Definition

SARS-CoV is a type of coronavirus that causes severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in humans. It was first identified in 2002 and can lead to symptoms such as fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.

Related terms

MERS-CoV (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome): MERS-CoV is another type of coronavirus that causes Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). It was first identified in 2012 and can cause severe respiratory illness with symptoms similar to SARS.

SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19): SARS-CoV-2 is the most recent strain of coronavirus that emerged in late 2019 and caused the COVID-19 pandemic. It shares similarities with SARS-CoV but has different characteristics and spreads more easily.

Coronavirus: Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that can cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases like SARS, MERS, and COVID-19. They are named after their crown-like appearance under a microscope.