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Re:The virus that causes the common cold can effectively boo... by cdrini on Tuesday March 23, 2021 @11:49AM (#26556442)
No it's not possible. The thing that makes Sars-Cov-2 unique is its binding site in the human body. Sars-Cov-2 binds to the ACE2 receptor, which is found in just about every organ in your body. Unlike many other viruses which target receptors more localized to e.g. your throat/airway, Sars-Cov-2 can infect cells in your nasal cavity, stomach, lungs, heart, olfactory neurons, you name it. And every cell it infects will be destroyed; either by bursting to release the viral replicas, or by an immune system response.
Re:The virus that causes the common cold can effectively boo... by Wintamute on Tuesday March 23, 2021 @01:26PM (#26557606)
I'm not sure that damage to various organs around the body beyond respiratory system is that a unique of a property - see myocarditis and the like related to influenza infection, which is a significant cause of mortality.
Re:The virus that causes the common cold can effectively boo... by franl on Tuesday March 23, 2021 @12:06PM (#26556633)
I'm not sure I've seen the difference described so clearly and succinctly! How would you describe the seasonal flu in this same regard to receptors?
Re:The virus that causes the common cold can effectively boo... by Omnitaus on Tuesday March 23, 2021 @01:15PM (#26557430)
Seasonal flu is multiple different strains that can exchange genetic material, as contrasted with COVID that doesn't have different strains but small mutations