@kate___said @pot8um @PoTatum Under AIDS, we usually understand HIV/AIDS. But other acquired immunodeficiency disorders (AIDs) are possible. SARS-COV-2 can cause one such disorder. Results? Secondary infections, acceleration of aging, neurodegenerative disorders.
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1/Big question.
Are you aware of any other virus that infects both eukaryotes and prokaryotes?
Because if SARS-CoV-2 does, it’s not just unusual—it’s unprecedented.
"Not exceptional"?
#Virology #Microbiology #COVID19 #SARSCoV2
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@amymaxmen @fitterhappierAJ 2/We already know SARS-CoV-2 infects a broad range of eukaryotic cells—across species and tissues.
But if it can also infect bacteria—prokaryotes—that means it crosses domains.
That’s not just rare. That’s paradigm-breaking.
#Virome #Microbiome #COVIDIsNotOver
@amymaxmen @fitterhappierAJ 3/Are there any precedents of a virus that infects both domains—eukaryotes AND prokaryotes?
Because if this is a first, it’s the biggest slap in the face to the “COVID is not exceptional” crowd.
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