Corona virus Disease & Corona virus

A Corona virus disease or COVID, Corona virus pneumonia, Corona virus respiratory syndrome, Corona virus flu are diseases caused by members of the Corona virus group. Corona viruses are a large family of viruses that are common in many different species of animals, including camels, cattle, cats, and bats.

Severe acute respiratory syndrome or SARS is a disease caused by SARS-CoV and it was first noticed in 2002. This viral disease was originated from animals and reported to cause 8098 cases and resulting in death of 774. However SARS cases have not been reported since 2004.

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome or MERS, is another disease caused by Corona virus. It was caused by MERS-CoV and also called Camel Flu as it was originated from Camels in the middle east. It was also respiratory infection including fever, cough, diarrhea and shortness of breath. It causes mild to severe respirator illness causing death to the 1/3rd of the diagnosed cases.

Corona virus Disease 2019 or COVID-19 is a disease caused by Corona virus SARS-CoV2. It also causes respiratory disorder causing mild to server illness and also lead to the death of the patients. SARS-CoV2 is thought to be originated from bat because of its genetic material similarity to bat.

SARS-CoV2 is the reason of thousands of people suffering from COVID and already caused death of plenty of humans and you will learn about how it can spread, its symptoms and how you can protect yourself from the infection.

SPREAD

SARS-CoV2 is thought to spread from person to person.

• Via air when infected person cough or sneeze near you. The droplet from sneeze or cough can land in the mouth or nose of nearby healthy person which can be inhaled to the lungs.

• Close contact with infected person like shaking hands and touching.

Spread from infected area.

• Touching the infected surface or object and then accidentally touching your mouth or nose without washing your hand can also lead to transmission of this virus.

SYMPTOMS

Person suffering from COVID-19 can have mild to severe illness and even death can happen. Symptoms include: 

• Cough
• Fever
• Shortness of Breath
• Feeling Unwell

PREVENTION & TREATMENT

Prevention: Currently there is no vaccine to prevent coronavius disease 2019 or COVID-19. So, prevention measure may include to avoid exposure to this virus and prevent spread from respiratory diseases.

Measures you can take:

• Avoid the contact with the infected person.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Stay at your home when you are sick.
• Clean the surfaces and object in the house and office and disinfect your surrounding frequently.
• Cover when you sneeze and cough.
• Use mask when going out.
• Washing hands regularly and keep yourself clean.

Treatment: Currently there is no treatment for COVID-19

So it is best advised to prevent yourself from getting infected to use prevention measure.