New SARS-CoV-2 pathogen photos taken at Rocky Mountains Lab in Hamilton, Montana, USA
The U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases showed new photos of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, which causes COVID-19 Images were obtained on a scanning and transmission electron microscope, after which they were “tinted” with different colors for clarity. Pictures posted on Flickr NIAID.
The Rocky Mountain laboratory in the United States conducts research on dangerous pathogens such as pathogens of Ebola, tularemia, Q fever and others. Access security level - IV category (maximum). In the USA there are about 15 facilities where it is allowed to work with microbes and viruses of such a level of pathogenicity.
SARS-CoV-2 is a single-stranded RNA virus of naturally occurring virus of approximately 30,000 nucleotides. 80% identical to SARS-CoV (causes severe acute respiratory syndrome - SARS). First discovered in December 2019. Infection can occur both in the form of mild acute respiratory viral infections and in severe form. Complications of severe cases may include pneumonia or respiratory failure with a risk of death.
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