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Pathogen oneRNA Virus
Coronaviridae

SARS-CoV-2

COVID-19

Pathogen twoRNA Virus
Orthomyxovirus

Influenza A

Seasonal influenza

Pathogen one

SARS-CoV-2

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Family
Coronaviridae
Genome
+ssRNA (~30 kb)
Pathogen two

Influenza A

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Family
Orthomyxovirus
Genome
-ssRNA (8 segments)
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CharacteristicSARS-CoV-2Influenza A
FamilyCoronaviridaeOrthomyxovirus
Virus TypeRNA VirusRNA Virus
Genome+ssRNA (~30 kb)-ssRNA (8 segments)
EnvelopeEnvelopedEnveloped
Size60 – 140 nm80 – 120 nm
HostNot specified in datasetNot specified in dataset
Discovery20191933
OriginWuhan, ChinaGlobal
TransmissionPrimarily via respiratory droplets and aerosols.Spreads mainly through respiratory droplets and aerosols.
DiseaseCOVID-19Seasonal influenza
SymptomsFever, cough, fatigue, loss of taste or smell.Fever, cough, sore throat, aches, and fatigue.
PreventionVaccination, mask-wearing, hand hygiene, ventilation.Seasonal vaccination, hygiene, and ventilation.
TreatmentSupportive care and antiviral medicines when appropriate.Supportive care and antiviral medicines for some cases.