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Subspecialties COVID-19, Cornea / Ocular Surface, Basic & Translational Research

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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Subspecialties COVID-19, Cornea / Ocular Surface, Basic & Translational Research

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Aleksandra Jones

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Having edited several technical publications over the last decade, I crossed paths with quite a few of Texere's current team members, and I only ever heard them sing the company's praises. When an opportunity arose to join Texere, I jumped at the chance! With a background in literature, I love the company's ethos of producing genuinely engaging content, and the fact that it is so well received by our readers makes it even more rewarding.

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