Cornea Contra COVID-19
Unlike Zika and herpes simplex, SARS-CoV-2 does not replicate in corneal tissue
Aleksandra Jones | | Quick Read
Some viruses, such as herpes simplex (HSV) or Zika, can infect the cornea and use this entry point to spread to other parts of the body – especially in immunocompromised patients. Does SARS-CoV-2 have this ability?
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