COVID-19: the difference between the nose and the lung

COVID-19: the difference between the nose and the lung

To the Editor An elegant study reported dysmorphic cells and syncytia in the deceased's lungs for COVID-19. The authors reasonably considered that most of these syncytia-forming cells were pneumocytes, as identified by specific biomarkers. However, cellular dysmorphism and syncytia are path...

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Main Authors: Matteo Gelardi, Mario Notargiacomo, Eleonora Maria Consiglia Trecca, Michele Cassano, Giorgio Ciprandi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2021-03-01
Series:Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease
Subjects:
COVID-19
nose
bronchi
lung
epithelial cell
Online Access:https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/1708
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Summary:To the Editor An elegant study reported dysmorphic cells and syncytia in the deceased's lungs for COVID-19. The authors reasonably considered that most of these syncytia-forming cells were pneumocytes, as identified by specific biomarkers. However, cellular dysmorphism and syncytia are pathological features common in other respiratory infections caused by different viruses, including the human respiratory syncytial virus (HRSV) and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), as correctly documented... 
ISSN:1122-0643
2532-5264

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