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Novel corona virus (COVID-19) its cause, symptoms and treatment
The document presents an overview of coronaviruses, including their family, types, and the origins of COVID-19, first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. It discusses transmission methods, symptoms, diagnosis, and the lack of specific treatments or vaccines, emphasizing the importance of preventive measures such as hand hygiene and avoiding contact with sick individuals. Supportive care is recommended for treatment, and ongoing clinical trials are evaluating potential treatments for COVID-19.
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- 1. Corona Virus Education and Treatment Presented byDr. Zoraiz Haider We must FIGHT , UNITE and IGNITE.
- 2. What is CoronaVirus? • Corona virus are a family of viruses that cause Respiratory and sometimes Gastrointestinal diseases. • Respiratory disease can range from the Common Cold to Pneumonia and in most people the symptoms tend to be mild.
- 3. Types of CoronaVirus • However there are some types of Corona Viruses that can cause severe disease these includes • The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus Disease ( SARS-COVID ) which is 1st identified in China in 2003. • And the • Middle East Respiratory syndrome Corona Virus Disease ( MERS-COVID) that was 1st identified in Saudi Arabia in 2012.
- 6. How Corona Virusget their Name? • Corona virus are a large group of viruses they consist of a core of genetic material surrounded by an envelope with protein spikes. • This gives it the appearance of a Crown (Taj) and • In Latin Crown is called Corona and that’s way corona get their name.
- 8. ORIGIN OF CORONAVIRUS • It’s known that Corona viruses circulate in a range of animals sometimes these viruses can jump from animals to humans this is called a Spillover Event. • They jump due to a range of factors: such as • Mutations in the virus or • Increase contact b/w humans and animals • For-Example • MERS-COVID is known to be transmitted from Camels. • And SARS-COVID from Rats & cats.
- 10. COVID-19 • Corona virusdisease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered corona virus. • The 2019 Novel Corona virus was 1st identified in China. • COVID-19 stands for Corona Virus Disease 2019 because this was 1st emerged in 2019. • As this is the new disease and a new type of corona virus So it’s named as Novel Corona Virus (2019-nCoV)
- 11. History • In December2019 there was a cluster of pneumonia cases in China investigations found that it was caused by previously unknown virus now named the 2019 novel corona Virus. • It initially occurred in group of people with pneumonia who’d been associated with seafood and live animal market in the city of Wuhan. • This is a new virus and might change in the future.
- 12. • the diseasehas since spread from those who were sick to others including family members and health care staff. • The disease spread in China also to a number of other countries. • The animal reservoir of the 2019 Novel Corona Virus is not known yet.
- 13. Transmission of COVID-19 •The exact dynamics is yet to be determined • However, in general • Respiratory viruses are usually transmitted through droplets created when an infected person coughs or sneezes or through something that is contaminated with the virus. • People who more risk of 2019 novel Corona Virus are those who are in close contact with animals and those person who are carrying the corona virus.
- 14. Symptoms of COVID-19 •Which is known so far, • There are mild to severe respiratory symptoms such as, • Fever • Coughing • Shortness of Breadth • In more severe cases • Pneumonia • Kidney failure and death • Mortality rate is not known yet
- 16. Diagnosis • PCR (Polymerasechain reaction) • This test identifies the virus based on its genetic fingerprint. • There is currently no specific medication for this. Treatment is supportive care. • Newly developed Corona virus test kit is now used for diagnosis purposes.
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- 18. How Can Iprotect myself from a Corona virus • A corona virus typically cause Respiratory symptoms. • So we can recommend basic, • Hand Hygiene: such as • Washing your hands with soap and water. • Wear Gloves during working. • Respiratory hygiene: such as • When you sneeze sneezing into your elbow or use tissue paper. •
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- 22. • Avoid unnecessaryunprotected contact with live animals and • Wash hand thoroughly after contact with an animal. • Eat Properly cooked meat. • Wear Gloves • Cover Mouth and Nose with the mask.
- 23. • Avoiding closecontact with those are sick. • Avoid Crowding • Do not touch face and nose again and again. • Stay at home • Avoid Hand shake.
- 25. Is there aTreatment? • There is no specific treatment or Vaccine for corona viruses • But • Symptoms of Corona Virus can be treated.
- 26. Recovering from COVID-19 •Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and • Recover without requiring special treatment. • Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are • more likely to develop serious illness.
- 27. Prevention from COVID-19 •The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is be • well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads. • At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. However, there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments. WHO will continue to provide updated information as soon as clinical findings become available. • Stay informed:
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