CORONAVIRUS: WHAT TO KNOW?

Coronavirus is a type of common virus that can cause infections in the nose and upper portion of the throat. Coronaviruses are affecting the respiratory tract of mammals which is including human beings also. These days coronaviruses have affected more than thousands of people especially in China and some other countries also. Unfortunately, many patients of them died and others are being cared for carefully. Initially, coronavirus was found in birds and over many years researchers found that this virus can affect dogs, rats, mice horses, pigs, cats, and few other animals also. This virus has got its name because of its crown-like shape.



SYMPTOMS OF CORONAVIRUS-

When any person is exposed to coronavirus then he/she might have different symptoms that can be shown anywhere. In the early stage, it looks like the common cold and people might have symptoms like fever, cough, and short breath. In this case, an immediate visit to Primary Care Doctor. But when an infection gets serious then this virus can turn deadly. In such a stage patient might have pneumonia, failure of the respiratory system and septic shock also. Patients who are old and also patients with a weak immune system are at high risk of death from coronavirus. Symptoms may also include sore throat, exacerbated asthma and fatigue also.

SPREADING OF CORONAVIRUS-

Coronavirus spread among human beings in the same way as a virus of common cold and cough. If a person is exposed to an infected person who is sneezing, coughing then he/she might get infected. If we are touching the face and hands of an infected person or even objects touched by them then there are chances of infection. Every person gets infected by coronavirus at least once in a lifetime and we should take care of properly and should not turn into a serious infection. In rare cases, coronaviruses can also spread through feces.

TYPES OF HUMAN CORONAVIRUS-

There are different types of coronaviruses. They can spread illnesses of different severity. Current researchers have found four different types of coronaviruses that are responsible for spreading infections in human beings.

These four types are-

229E which is known as an alpha coronavirus

NL63- It is also an alpha coronavirus

OC43- It is known as a beta coronavirus

HKU1- beta coronavirus

West Cary Family Physicians are spreading awareness for better prevention from coronaviruses. Schedule your appointment with the best Physicians in Cary for excellent healthcare.

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