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    Glossary COVID-19

    infectious disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2

    COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus Disease 2019, is an infectious disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. It primarily spreads through respiratory droplets and can lead to symptoms ranging from mild respiratory issues to severe pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome. The disease was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, and has since led to a global pandemic, prompting widespread public health measures and the development of vaccines.

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    1. COVID-19 Symptoms: Longitudinal Evolution and Persistence in Outpatient Settings Annals of internal medicine · 2020 · 213 citations
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    9. Cutaneous manifestations and considerations in COVID ‐19 pandemic: A systematic review Dermatologic therapy · 2020 · 101 citations
    10. Are the cutaneous manifestations during or due to SARS-CoV-2 infection/COVID-19 frequent or not? Revision of possible pathophysiologic mechanisms Inflammation Research · 2020 · 82 citations
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