The eye: “an organ that must not be forgotten in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-2019) pandemic”
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Abstract
The coronavirus family is a group of zoonotic viruses with some recognized reservoirs
particularly some bats. A novel coronavirus emerged in the province of Wuhan (China) in
December of 2019.The number of infected patient with serious respiratory infection quickly
spread around the world to become a global pandemic. The clinical presentation and viral
pathogenesis of the coronavirus disease named COVID-19 indicated that the virus is
transmitted from person to person through infected droplets entering the respiratory
mucosa. Close contact with infected individuals particularly in crowded environments has
characterized the rapid spread of the infection.
Clinical manifestations of the viral infection have mentioned the presence of some ocular
findings such as conjunctival congestion, conjunctivitis and even corneal injury associated
with the classical COVID-19 infection. Some animal models of different coronaviruses eye
infections have described the viral pathogenesis through tear and conjunctival sampling.
On the other hand, we are recommended protective measure to prevent contagion and
limit the spread of the virus in health care professionals and contact lenses wearers
Palabras clave
EYE; SARS-CoV-2; Conjunctiva; Tears SARS COVID-19Link to resource
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