A 2023 report in the Journal of the American College of Chest Physicians titled "Disseminated Blastomycosis: The Great Deceiver" details a case of a fungal infection that presented with symptoms easily mistaken for other pulmonary issues, illustrating why clinicians use this nickname for the disease.
The term is rooted in scriptures such as Revelation 12:9 , which describes the "great dragon... called the Devil, and , which deceiveth the whole world". GREAT DECEIVER [Final]
A scientific paper titled "The Great Deceiver: miR-2392’s Hidden Role in Driving SARS-CoV-2" explores how a specific microRNA (miR-2392) suppresses mitochondrial gene expression, contributing to the severe symptoms of COVID-19. Other Relevant Media A 2023 report in the Journal of the
The phrase is also used as a metaphor for diseases or biological elements that are difficult to diagnose because they mimic other conditions. A scientific paper titled "The Great Deceiver: miR-2392’s