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Etiological characteristics of SARS-COV, MERS-COV, and SARS-CoV-2
| Virus | Genus | Intermediate host | Reservoir host | Receptor | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARS-COV-2 | β-coronavirus | ? | Bat | ACE2 | Wuhan, China |
| SARS-COV | β-coronavirus | Civet | Bat | ACE2 | Guangzhou, China |
| MERS-COV | β-coronavirus | Dromedary | Bat | CD26/DPP4 | Saudi Arabia |
