The Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Infection on the Ocular Surface and Prevention Strategies

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a global health problem. Although the respiratory system is the main impaired organ, conjunctivitis is one of its common findings. However, it is not yet understood if SARS-CoV-2 can infect the eye and if the ocular surface can be a...

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Main Authors: Koji Kitazawa, Stefanie Deinhardt-Emmer, Takenori Inomata, Sharvari Deshpande, Chie Sotozono
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Cells
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/4/796