articleNew England Journal of MedicineMay 15, 2003GREEN OA

Identification of a Novel Coronavirus in Patients with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine

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Abstract

Background

The severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) has recently been identified as a new clinical entity. SARS is thought to be caused by an unknown infectious agent.

Methods

Clinical specimens from patients with SARS were searched for unknown viruses with the use of cell cultures and molecular techniques.

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Authors

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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Virology
  • Virus
  • Coronavirus
  • Vero cell
  • Coronaviridae
  • Biology
  • Sputum
  • Polymerase chain reaction
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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