Coronavirus disease

Coronavirus disease is one of the modern diseases that have appeared,
Although it is a new disease, it has spread widely in the world,
However, scientists did not find an effective treatment for it, but they were able to make some vaccines that help humans fight this virus.

What is Coronavirus disease:

Coronavirus disease
Coronavirus disease

Coronavirus disease:

It is a large family of viruses,
but It consists of genetic material in the middle part of it,
Shows in their casings many protein spikes.
Above all,It shares many common characteristics and symptoms with influenza viruses.
He made his debut in Wuhan, China.

What are the symptoms of corona virus disease:

symptoms:

The Corona virus has a different effect on people.
This is due to several factors, the most important of which are:

For example,

  • The nature of the affected body.
  • The strength of a person's resistance to diseases.
  • Possessing the affected person with other diseases.
  • The psychological strength of the affected person.

The condition can begin to appear within 5 days,
But it may take longer periods of up to 15 days or more, depending on the nature of the person's body.

Let us mention the most important symptoms of Coronavirus disease:

  • The most common symptoms: For example,
    • Fever
    • dry cough
    • exhaustion.
  • Less common symptoms: For example,
    • Pains and aches
    • Sore throat
    • Diarrhea
    • conjunctivitis
    • a headache
    • Loss of sense of taste or smell
    • A rash or discolouration of the fingers or toes.
  • Dangerous symptoms: For example,
    • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
    • Chest pain or pressure
    • Loss of ability to speak or move.

There are other symptoms that have not been discovered yet, despite the development of science, but work is being done to discover them at the present time.

The groups most vulnerable to infection with the Coronavirus disease:

The risk of serious complications increases among people over the age of 60,
Or the elderly and people with underlying medical problems,
such as those with chronic diseases.

However, anyone can become infected with Covid-19 and suffer serious complications or die of any age.

Let us mention some chronic diseases:
  • Serious heart disease, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathy.
  • cancer
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Obesity or morbid obesity
  • Smoking
  • Chronic kidney disease
  • Sickle cell disease
  • Hypertension
  • Weakened immune system due to solid organ transplantation.

Corona virus transmission methods:

Coronavirus is transmitted in several ways, for example:

  • Transmission through the air through nasal or oral secretions.
  • Transmission by touching surfaces carrying this virus.

Coronavirus prevention methods

Maintain your safety by taking some simple precautions, such as physical spacing and wearing a muzzle, especially when it is not possible to maintain physical spacing.

The most important way to prevent corona virus for example:

  • Wash your hands often. Use soap and water or an alcohol solution to sterilize your hands.
  • Keep a safe distance from anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
  • Wear a muzzle when physical distancing is not possible.
  • Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth.
  • Make sure to cover your nose and mouth with your elbow or tissue when coughing or sneezing.
  • Stay home if you feel sick.
  • Seek medical attention if you have a fever, cough, and trouble breathing.

Finally, masks can help prevent transmission of the virus from the person who wears the muzzle to others.
However, masks alone do not protect against infection with Covid-19,
But one must also adhere to physical distancing and hand hygiene.
Follow the directions provided by your local health authorities.

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