Answer to Question #339097 in Cell Biology for Phoenix

Question

Is the Wuhan virus same as SARS? Clearly state yes or no in your response. Explain the rationale of your choice (yes or no) in

2 to 3 sentences.

Answer 1

No.

Like SARS, this latest outbreak is caused by a coronavirus, a family of viruses common to animals that range from the common cold, to more serious diseases, like Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS).

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses with some causing less-severe disease, such as the common cold, and others causing more severe disease such as Middle East respiratory syndrome ( MERS ) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ( SARS ) coronaviruses.