Lacunae in the natural origin of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2

Authors

  • Deepa Revi College of MLT, Medical Trust Institute of Medical Science (affiliated to Kerala University of Health Science, Thrissur, Irumbanam, Kochi - 682015, Kerala, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0439-6105

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52679/tabcj.2021.0012

Keywords:

chimeras, coronavirus, Covid-19, mutation, origin, SARS-CoV-2, zoonosis

Abstract

The exact origin of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) responsible for unleashing the pandemic Corona Virus Disease (Covid-19) is still not established unambiguously. The intermediate and reservoir hosts of SARS-CoV- 2 needs to be identified with clarity and how the disease exploded into a pandemic, inevitability need urgent scientific answers to contain and prevent future pandemics and crises. This perspective provides awareness of the peculiar features of SARS-CoV-2 and inspects the gaps in the natural zoonotic origin of the pandemic. 

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Published

15-09-2021

How to Cite

Revi, D. (2021). Lacunae in the natural origin of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. The Applied Biology & Chemistry Journal, 2(3), 70-75. https://doi.org/10.52679/tabcj.2021.0012

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