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Besides attacking the lungs, where else in the body does the novel coronavirus attack?

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Multiple sites: The novel coronavirus or SARS-CoV-2 infects host cells through a cell membrane receptor called ACE2 (angiotensin converting enzyme 2). ACE2 protects the lung from injury, providing an explanation for the severe lung damage, failure and death due to SARS-CoV-2 infections. The receptor is found in many other cells. ACE2 is found in the heart, lungs, kidneys, etc. We learn more about the virus daily.

Answered 5/16/2020

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