SARS-CoV-2 Has Not Been Detected Directly by Electron Microscopy in the Endothelium of Chilblain Lesions: reply from authors

We fully agree that the interpretation of electron microscopy findings can be challenging, even for experts. Differences between viral pathogens and normal subcellular organelles may be subtle, and some cellular components can masquerade as viruses. The size and shape of the particle shown in our pa...

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Published in:British Journal of Dermatology 2020-09
Main Authors: Colmenero, I, Santonja, C, Alonso-Riaño, M, Andina, D, Rodríguez Peralto, J L, Requena, L, Torrelo, A
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Summary:We fully agree that the interpretation of electron microscopy findings can be challenging, even for experts. Differences between viral pathogens and normal subcellular organelles may be subtle, and some cellular components can masquerade as viruses. The size and shape of the particle shown in our paper fit with other descriptions of SARS-CoV-2, but there may be a bias in interpretation.
ISSN:0007-0963
1365-2133
DOI:10.1111/bjd.19579