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What is the name of the novel beta-coronavirus that causes COVID-19?
SARS-CoV-2
What percentage of confirmed SARS-CoV-2 cases are estimated to be mild according to preliminary reports from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention?
81%
What percentage of confirmed SARS-CoV-2 cases progress to severe pneumonia according to preliminary reports from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention?
14%
Which of the following is a potential outcome for SARS-CoV-2 cases progressing to severe pneumonia, according to preliminary reports?
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What is the reported number of global confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of June 15, 2020?
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What is the term for the branch of study concerning disordered physiological processes that cause, result from, or are associated with a disease or injury?
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Which discipline describes conditions typically observed during a disease state?
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What does pathophysiology seek to explain?
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From which Ancient Greek words does the term 'pathophysiology' come from?
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In which country did Johannes Müller lead the establishment of physiology research autonomous from medical research in the 1830s?
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