8^th European Congress on Infectious Diseases (CPD Accredited)

Coronaviruses are a broad family of viruses that can infect both humans and animals. They can cause everything from the common cold to more serious conditions like Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).

COVID-19 is caused by a particular virus called SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2). In certain situations, it can result in mild to severe sickness, including acute respiratory distress and pneumonia, mostly affecting the respiratory system.