Novel coronavirus infects and replicates in salivary glands

A study conducted by scientists at the University of São Paulo (USP) shows that the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), which causes COVID-19, infects and replicates in salivary gland cells. The finding was announced by the São Paulo Research Foundation (Fapesp). By analyzing samples from salivary glands from patients who died due to COVID-19 complications, the experts […]

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