Vitamin D and SARS-CoV-2

Citation

Nguyen AH (2020) Vitamin D and SARS-CoV-2. Swiss Medical Weekly, Op-Eds. https://smw.ch/op-eds/post/vitamin-d-and-sars-cov-2

Abstract
First paragraph: A novel enveloped β-coronavirus that first appeared in Wuhan, China has caused thousands of deaths across many nations due to pneumonia-like symptoms. This β-coronavirus, named SARS-CoV-2, shared nearly 70% similarity in genetic material with the renowned severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus (SARS-CoV-1). Like the SARS-CoV-1, there is still no specific treatment or prevention for the SARS-CoV-2. The likelihood that vitamin D may offer a possible preventive strategy on SARS-CoV-2 infection should be taken into account.