Coronavirus Symptoms and Precautions

Coronavirus has spread very fast in the world including India, the virus has been identified in China. Coronavirus is part of the SARS virus family. This virus makes humans as well as animals its prey. It is an RNA virus, which means that it breaks into cells inside a body and uses them to regenerate itself. The coronavirus is spreading in Wuhan, China like never before.  Much information is not available about this virus. Experts believe that the coronavirus comes from a family of viruses that infect humans, cattle, pigs, chickens, dogs, cats and wild animals.

 According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the virus is linked to seafood and is thought to have originated from a seafood market in Wuhan China. Coronavirus belongs to the family of viruses and people are getting sick from it. The virus is also entering many animals including camels, cats, and bats. The WHO has also expressed apprehension that the virus can spread from one person to another.

 

Symptoms begin to appear at least 14 days after becoming infected with the virus. Coronavirus patients show the initial symptoms like cold, cough, sore throat, difficulty in breathing, fever. These symptoms then cause pneumonia and kidney damage.

 

Treatment of Corona Virus

 

There is no cure for the coronavirus at this time. Antibiotics do not fight viruses, so their use is futile. Although antiviral drugs can be useful, 

 

How does Corona Virus Spread

This disease can spread to people only through cough and sneeze, this means that this virus can be easily transmitted to anyone. Apart from this, it can also spread through close contact, kissing or sharing utensils through saliva. Because it infects the lungs, the droplets released from the mouth while coughing can also infect the person present.

Measures to avoid coronavirus:

Avoid Sea Food

Take care of cleanliness

Wash your hands with soap before eating

Keep your nose and mouth covered while taking caring of people who are suffering from cold and cough

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces