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SARS-CoV-2 may infect mouth cells
April 6, 2021
SARS-CoV-2 may infect mouth cells
At a Glance
Researchers found that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can infect cells in the mouth.
A better understanding of the mouth鈥檚 role in SARS-CoV-2 infection could help to develop interventions and treat oral symptoms of COVID-19.