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What was the initial public confirmation date for person-to-person spread of the virus?
What was the initial public confirmation date for person-to-person spread of the virus?
What is the official virus name of COVID-19?
What is the official virus name of COVID-19?
Which statement regarding the Wuhan seafood market is accurate?
Which statement regarding the Wuhan seafood market is accurate?
What percentage of nucleotide sequence identity does SARS-CoV-2 have with bat SARS-like CoV?
What percentage of nucleotide sequence identity does SARS-CoV-2 have with bat SARS-like CoV?
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How long is the RNA genome of SARS-CoV-2 approximately?
How long is the RNA genome of SARS-CoV-2 approximately?
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On what date did the WHO officially declare COVID-19 a pandemic?
On what date did the WHO officially declare COVID-19 a pandemic?
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What type of virus is SARS-CoV-2 classified as?
What type of virus is SARS-CoV-2 classified as?
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Which of the following features does NOT belong to SARS-CoV-2?
Which of the following features does NOT belong to SARS-CoV-2?
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When did the first clusters of pneumonia patients get reported to the public?
When did the first clusters of pneumonia patients get reported to the public?
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What method was used to identify new SARS-like sequences from clinical samples?
What method was used to identify new SARS-like sequences from clinical samples?
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What is the percentage similarity between the novel bat coronavirus Bat CoV RaTG13 and SARS-CoV-2?
What is the percentage similarity between the novel bat coronavirus Bat CoV RaTG13 and SARS-CoV-2?
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What unique feature is found in the receptor-binding domain of SARS-CoV-2?
What unique feature is found in the receptor-binding domain of SARS-CoV-2?
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Which animal has shown the highest sequence similarity to SARS-CoV-2 in its S protein?
Which animal has shown the highest sequence similarity to SARS-CoV-2 in its S protein?
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Which of the following statements about the origins of SARS-CoV-2 is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about the origins of SARS-CoV-2 is NOT true?
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What is the role of the furin protease in relation to SARS-CoV-2?
What is the role of the furin protease in relation to SARS-CoV-2?
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What percentage range of sequence similarity is observed between SARS-CoV-2 and coronaviruses found in Malayan pangolins?
What percentage range of sequence similarity is observed between SARS-CoV-2 and coronaviruses found in Malayan pangolins?
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Which of the following statements about the PRRA insertion in SARS-CoV-2 is accurate?
Which of the following statements about the PRRA insertion in SARS-CoV-2 is accurate?
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Which method can potentially lead to the identification of the origin of SARS-CoV-2?
Which method can potentially lead to the identification of the origin of SARS-CoV-2?
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The receptor-binding domain in coronaviruses is primarily responsible for what function?
The receptor-binding domain in coronaviruses is primarily responsible for what function?
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What type of bat was the Bat CoV RaTG13 found in?
What type of bat was the Bat CoV RaTG13 found in?
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Which factor is crucial for the development of a vaccine according to the key parameters outlined?
Which factor is crucial for the development of a vaccine according to the key parameters outlined?
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What practice is primarily used to manage disease transmission in public settings?
What practice is primarily used to manage disease transmission in public settings?
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Which route of COVID-19 transmission is associated with contaminated surfaces?
Which route of COVID-19 transmission is associated with contaminated surfaces?
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Which animal has been shown to NOT be susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection?
Which animal has been shown to NOT be susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection?
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What is a significant concern when it comes to the cold chain transportation of food related to COVID-19?
What is a significant concern when it comes to the cold chain transportation of food related to COVID-19?
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What type of therapy is typically utilized for patients with severe COVID-19 respiratory issues?
What type of therapy is typically utilized for patients with severe COVID-19 respiratory issues?
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Which of the following descriptions best characterizes COVID-19 as a type of disease?
Which of the following descriptions best characterizes COVID-19 as a type of disease?
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What is one of the main components that most vaccine candidates target in SARS-CoV-2?
What is one of the main components that most vaccine candidates target in SARS-CoV-2?
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Which facility type has been established to manage the surge in hospitalizations during the pandemic?
Which facility type has been established to manage the surge in hospitalizations during the pandemic?
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Which group of animals has been shown to be capable of being infected by SARS-CoV-2, according to current evidence?
Which group of animals has been shown to be capable of being infected by SARS-CoV-2, according to current evidence?
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What is the primary function of the spike (S) protein in coronaviruses?
What is the primary function of the spike (S) protein in coronaviruses?
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What effect does an R0 value of less than 1 have on a viral infection?
What effect does an R0 value of less than 1 have on a viral infection?
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Which protein aids in facilitating the entry of the viral particle into host cells?
Which protein aids in facilitating the entry of the viral particle into host cells?
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In the infection cycle of the virus, what is directly translated from the genomic RNA?
In the infection cycle of the virus, what is directly translated from the genomic RNA?
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Which component significantly contributes to the infectious nature of COVID-19, as indicated by its R0 value?
Which component significantly contributes to the infectious nature of COVID-19, as indicated by its R0 value?
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Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with COVID-19?
Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with COVID-19?
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What is the impact of R0 value equal to 1 on a viral disease?
What is the impact of R0 value equal to 1 on a viral disease?
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Which characteristic is true for the virus's assembly and release process?
Which characteristic is true for the virus's assembly and release process?
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What is one of the main reasons for the high transmission rates of the Omicron variant compared to earlier strains?
What is one of the main reasons for the high transmission rates of the Omicron variant compared to earlier strains?
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Which population is predominantly affected by severe outcomes from COVID-19?
Which population is predominantly affected by severe outcomes from COVID-19?
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Study Notes
The Pandemic
- Clusters of pneumonia patients first reported in Wuhan, late December 2019.
- Hospitals in Wuhan were overwhelmed during the initial outbreak.
- First public confirmation of person-to-person spread was January 22, 2020, by Chinese health experts.
- Wuhan City was sealed off from January 22 until April 8.
- WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11.
The Wuhan Seafood Market
- Suspected origin of the virus due to a cluster of cases linked to this market.
- Wild game meat sold at the market was suspected as a source.
- However, the market is not the origin; wild animal meat is unlikely the source.
Viral Particles
- Transmission electron microscopy showed viral particles with crown-like shapes and protruding spikes.
Name and Sequences of the Novel Coronavirus
- Disease name: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
- Official virus name: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), previously known as 2019-nCoV.
- First viral genome sequences were determined by molecular diagnostic companies in Wuhan, using clinical samples and a metagenomic approach.
- China publicly shared the genetic sequence of COVID-19 on January 12.
Genome Structure
- Single-stranded RNA (+) virus.
- Contains multiple open reading frames within a ~30 kilobase genome.
- Possesses a 5'-terminal cap structure for efficient protein translation and a 3'-end poly(A) sequence.
- Likely produced by viral polymerase or cytoplasmic poly(A) polymerase.
Phylogenetic Tree
- Phylogenetic tree shows similarity to known bat coronaviruses.
- 86.9% nucleotide sequence identity to bat SARS-like CoV (bat-SL-CoVZC45).
Unique Features of SARS-CoV-2
- Novel bat coronavirus (RaTG13) shows 96% similarity to SARS-CoV-2.
- Previously detected in Rhinolophus affinis bats in Yunnan province.
- SARS-CoV-2-related coronaviruses in Malayan pangolins show 85.5%-92.4% sequence similarity.
- The S protein of SARS-CoV-2 exhibits 97.4% sequence similarity to Guangdong pangolin coronaviruses in the receptor-binding domain(RBD).
Polybasic Amino Acids in the Receptor
- Unique polybasic sequence (RRAR) to SARS-CoV-2, which has a positively charged side group.
- RRAR is a furin cleavage motif.
- Furin protease can cleave protein at the Arg-X-X-Arg sequence.
Origin of SARS-CoV-2
- Most likely originated from a bat coronavirus (RaTG13) and was incubated in an intermediate mammalian host before jumping to humans.
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Description
This quiz explores the timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic, from the initial outbreak in Wuhan to the WHO's declaration of it as a pandemic. It also delves into the suspected origins of the virus in the Wuhan seafood market and provides details about the virus's name and genetic sequencing.
