The world is in danger and
under threat to the Coronavirus. The full name of this deadly Chinese virus is
the Novel Corona Virus or the 2019-nCoV. This new version of the Coronavirus
infection is detected in the first human body in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
Corona infection has spread to about five provinces of China since then. Even
in Thailand, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, several people have been
killed by the coronavirus. In China alone, the death toll is already more than
700.
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| Novel Corona Virus or the 2019-nCoV (Image: https://cambridgemask.com/) |
WHAT IS VIRUS?
The virus is a type of microbial substance and not
like other germs. They are no cells and behave like an inanimate object.
The virus is a compulsory parasite, responsible for many important and
infectious diseases in certain organisms, including specific bacteria, plants, and humans. They are incapable of independent reproduction. But when they enter
the cell, they become vibrant and self-sufficient. In the end, the host cell is
destroyed by the virus.
CORONAVIRUS AND ITS SPECIALTY
Each virus is enclosed by a tight
outer layer of protein. This is called a capsid. The capsid wrap consists of
nucleic acid - DNA or RNA. In the case of the coronavirus, the capsid contains
a homogeneous, positive RNA that binds like a coil. It is also called
retrovirus because it contains RNA. The genome of the coronavirus is roughly
20 to 12 kilobases. The word coronavirus comes from a Latin word. The name
Corona means 'crown' or 'sunlight'. This is because their appearance on the
electron microscope looks the same. China's new species, or Stan's Coronavirus, has been named as "2019-nCoV." This means that the existence
of the virus has been reported in 20 years. 'N' or 'Novel' means new or fancy,
'Co' means Corona and 'V' is a virus.
SYMPTOMS
The primary symptoms of coronary
heart disease are throat, fever, headache, severe respiratory distress. A lot
like pneumonia in fact, the coronavirus kills the infection in the face of
known symptoms. Its bite is awful. The infection is not immediately understood.
Symptoms take 2 to 3 days to manifest. The way to deal with the virus is still
unknown in science. CDC believes at this time that symptoms of 2019-nCoV may
appear in as few as 2 days or as long as 14 after exposure. This is based on
what has been seen previously as the incubation period of MERS viruses.
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| 2019 Novel Coronavirus Symptoms |
HOW DOES CORONAVIRUS SPREAD?
A large corona viridi family made
up of the Coronavirus and its many relatives, among animal viruses. Each of
them uses the body of an animal as a nurturer to complete the task of breeding
for their own needs. The virus only attacks specific host cells. This feature
is controlled by genes located in the DNA or RNA of the virus.
The question here is that how
does the coronavirus enter a new animal or human body unrelated to a specific
organism? Viruses are susceptible to different environmental conditions and
this is why they can adapt to changing environmental conditions. This nature of
viruses is called mutuality. Scientists believe that this mutation has helped
coronary viruses adapt to humans. Gene’s Karsazio is also involved with the
incident.
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| Coronavirus spread one person to another person surrounding them |
GENETIC MUTATION
The mutation of the coronavirus
and its genetic modification are essential for the killer. There is only one
purpose. Whether new or old, the virus represses or destroys the host cell's
structure. They take on the task of breeding for their own needs. A genetic mutation causes many structural changes in the virus. Scientists believe that
this change also changes the direction of the virus. In the case of animal
viruses, when the virus invades the host cell, the virus binds to the receptor
located in the cell's cell via movement.
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| The new emergence of the Wuhan coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has put the world on high alert for transcontinental transmission (Thailand Medical News) |
PREVENTION FOR 2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS
There is currently no vaccine to
prevent 2019-nCoV infection. The best way to prevent infection is to avoid
being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, the CDC always recommends
everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses,
including:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean
and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household
cleaning spray or wipe.
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| Tips to prevent the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus (Credit: Doctor Dentist) |
For More Infomation
For
information about handwashing, see CDC’s Handwashing websiteFor
information specific to healthcare, see CDC’s Hand Hygiene in Healthcare
SettingsThese are everyday habits that can help prevent the spread
of several viruses. CDC does have specific
guidance for travelers.
TREATMENT FOR 2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS
There
is no specific antiviral treatment recommended for 2019-nCoV infection. People
infected with 2019-nCoV should receive supportive care to help relieve
symptoms. For severe cases, treatment should include care to support vital
organ functions.
People who think they may have been exposed to
2019-nCoV should contact your healthcare provider immediately.
See Interim
Guidance for Healthcare Professionals for information on
persons under investigation.
CORONER'S HISTORY
About 800 people died worldwide during
2002-2003 by 'Acute Respiratory Syndrome' (SARS) or SARS infection. Coronavirus was also behind this incident. This terrifying new coronary virus in
China is a new version of the former Coronavirus. The worldwide threat is
spreading by its influence. That is why Coronavirus is called as the brothers
of SARS's. It is now called '24-nCoV'. But now doctors have no reason to think
that the new virus is as dangerous as the SARS. But such factors as their
composition, characteristics, adaptability or means of transmission are not
clearly known and here is the fear. Because of the doctors and researchers in the
dark about how to prevent the spread of the virus. The prevalence of the
disease is higher in West Asian countries, which is called the Middle East
Respiratory Syndrome. Humans and carriers of camels were the carriers of the
virus.
A report in Wuhan in China warns
tourists to stay away from sick people, especially those who have such
symptoms. If you travel, stay away from people suffering from pneumonia or
colds, runny nose, cough. The coronavirus may spread from the air to cough or
cough. But the use of masks to prevent it will not be released. However, with
the use of the 'N-1' mask, the virus can be bitten by a viral infection.
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| Microscopic images of coronavirus |
Health organizations like the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CVC) and the World Health
Organization (WHO) has advised that no one should wash their nose, eyes, or
mouth with their hands. The hands should be cleaned for at least 20 seconds with
soap and water. Stay away from farms and livestock. Thermal cameras have
already been installed at international airports for migrants from China to the
international airport to prevent the Nova Coronavirus. It helps to identify
people affected by the Coronavirus. Heat or heat is emitted from the body of
all living things. The thermal sensor inside the thermal camera instantly
measures the temperature and displays a thermometer on the display screen. If
the temperature is higher than the body's normal temperature, then an infection
may result in increased fever or temperature in the body. In this way, the sick
person is separated on the basis of body temperature and after treatment, it
can be decided whether the person is suffering from coronary disease. However,
antibiotics do not work in this disease. There is no specific treatment, no
vaccine.
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