Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

February 10, 2020

Pathogenicity and Transmissibility of 2019-nCoV—A Quick Overview and Comparison with Other Emerging Viruses

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  • Preliminary data suggest that 2019-nCoV may be about 10% less pathogenic than SARS-CoV and about 40% less than MERS-CoV. 
  • More research is needed to determine of 2019-nCoV has the same mutation and recombination characteristics found in SARS-CoV or if it is more static like MERS-CoV and to identify key routes of infection, which could be both respiratory and gastrointestinal.

Chen (Feb 4, 2020). Pathogenicity and Transmissibility of 2019-nCoV—A Quick Overview and Comparison with Other Emerging Viruses. Microbes and Infection. (pre-proof) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1286457920300265?via%3Dihub