The pathophysiology and pathology of SARS-CoV-2 infection
Olaejirinde O. Olaofe
Abstract:SARS-CoV-2 infection is a major pandemic that has involved all continents in the world. It has caused almost seven million deaths since its onset. SARS-CoV-2 commonly enters cells by binding to angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) molecules on the surface of cells in the human body. SARS-CoV-2 infection, although mild in many patients, has the potential to cause dysfunction of many organ systems in the body. The body response to the internalisation of the virus in the epithelial cells of the lungs can lead t… Show more
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