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GlossarySARS-CoV

virus causing severe respiratory illness, identified in 2003

SARS-CoV, or Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus, is a virus that causes a contagious and sometimes fatal respiratory illness. It was first identified in 2003 during an outbreak in Asia and is known for causing severe respiratory symptoms, including fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. SARS-CoV is part of the coronavirus family, which also includes the virus responsible for COVID-19.