Coronaviruses : Symptoms, Diagnosis, Preventions, Precautions & Treatment

◆ Coronaviruses :

Coronaviruses : Symptoms, Preventions & Treatment 

 Coronaviruses (CoV) a large group of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold and many other respiratory diseases.
A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans. 

Coronaviruses are zoonotic. Zoonotic means it can transfer from animals to humans.

Symptoms:

Common signs of infection include :

● Respiratory symptoms

● Fever

● Cough

● Shortness of breath 

● Breathing difficulties

In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death.

Precautions :

 Standard recommendations to prevent infection spread include :

● Regular hand washing

● Covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing

● Thoroughly cooking meat and eggs

● Avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness such as coughing and sneezing.

Based on currently available information, WHO does not recommend any restriction of travel or trade.

All information is taken from WHO site you can check more information here