turkeys, horses, pigs, and cattle. Sometimes, these animals can transmit coronaviruses to humans.Most recently, authorities identified a new coronavirus outbreak in China that has now reached other countries. It has the name coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19.In this article, we explain the different types of human coronaviruses, their symptoms, and how people transmit them. We…

Share on PinterestTo fight COVID-19, researchers and doctors are trying an old technique: treating patients with antibodies from people who have recovered.The technique is called “passive antibody therapy.” It was used as early as the 1930s, and its premise is simple.Medical practitioners collect blood from a person who has recovered from an infection and process…

Share on PinterestNew research in animals suggests that contracting the new coronavirus may protect the body from reinfection.Some recent reports have suggested that COVID-19 can reoccur in people after they have recovered from the disease. However, the available scientific evidence has not confirmed that there is a risk of reinfection with SARS-Cov-2, the virus that…

Although some people who contract SARS-CoV-2 experience serious symptoms, others are able to recover after a fairly short period of time. A new study shows how the immune system of one otherwise healthy person was able to fight the virus within days.Share on PinterestA new case study explains how the immune system of an otherwise…