Coronaviruses

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Description

Coronaviruses are a group of RNA Viruses.

 

Coronaviruses may Cause these Ailments

Respiratory System

 Coronaviruses are one of the groups of Viruses that cause the Common Cold.  Coronaviruses are responsible for approximately 10% of cases of the Common Cold.

 A specific Coronavirus causes Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

 

Transmission of Coronaviruses

Respiratory System

 Coronaviruses are generally transmitted via airborne droplets to the Nasal Mucosa.  Coronaviruses replicate locally in the cells of the cililated Epithelium, causing Cell damage and Inflammation.

 

These Substances may Inhibit Coronaviruses

Lipids

 Glycyrrhizin may inhibit the replication of Coronaviruses.  [1]

 

These Herbs may Inhibit Coronaviruses

 Chinese Thoroughwax may inhibit the replication of Coronaviruses.  [2]

 

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