Corona Virus and COVID19

Corona virus  is named after its spikes that protrude from its membrane,which resembles the sun's corona.

They can infect both animals and humans.

There are four to five strains of corona virus.

The most publicized human coronavirus is SARS. 

A sixth was discovered in the year 2019 known as Novel Coronavirus or nCoV

COVID-19

It has been for the detected for  first  time in Wuhan,China. 

 But SARS coronavirus has unique pathogenesis as it can cause both upper and lower respiratory symptoms along with gastroenteritis.


Symptoms of NCoC

• Running nose
• Headache 
• Cough
• Sore throat
• Fever

 How is coronavirus transmitted?

Human coronaviruses most commonly spread from an infected person to others through:-

• The air by coughing and sneezing. 
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• Close contact with infected patients such as touching,shaking hands.
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• Touching an object or surfaces with the virus on it and then touching your mouth,nose,eyes without washing your hands. 
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• Rarely, fecal contamination. 

PREVENTION  WHO recommended guidelines 

 WASH YOUR HANDS 

• After coughing or sneezing .
• When caring for the sick.
• Before,during and after you prepare food.
• Before eating 
• After toilet use
• When hands are dirty
• After handling animals or animal waste. 

By,

Dr.Renju T George,

India.