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COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)

COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is a respiratory disease caused by a virus. It can be very contagious. Learn about symptoms, prevention, and treatment.

Infectious DiseaseRespiratory

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Definition

COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is a respiratory disease caused by a virus. It can be very contagious. Learn about symptoms, prevention, and treatment.

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Canonical title
COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
Alphabetical key
C
Category
Infectious Disease
Content type
Condition Article
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations
Coronavirus
Article status
Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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