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Published on: November 10, 2023
The Complexity of SARS-CoV-2 Infection and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Maria Karoliny da Silva Torres1,2, Carlos David Araújo Bichara1,2, Maria de Nazaré do Socorro de Almeida2,3
1Laboratory of Virology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil.
Abstract:
The pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) led to the death of millions of people worldwide and thousands more infected individuals developed sequelae due to the disease of the new coronavirus of 2019 (COVID-19). The development of several studies has contributed to the knowledge about the evolution of SARS-CoV2 infection and the disease to more severe forms. Despite this information being debated in the scientific literature, many mechanisms still need to be better understood in order to control the spread of the virus and treat clinical cases of COVID-19. In this article, we carried out an extensive literature review in order to bring together, in a single article, the biological, social, genetic, diagnostic, therapeutic, immunization, and even socioeconomic aspects that impact the SAR-CoV-2 pandemic. This information gathered in this article will enable a broad and consistent reading of the main aspects related to the current pandemic.
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