Corona Virus or 2019 Coronavirus Novel is a virus that attacks the respiratory system. This virus can cause disorders of the respiratory system, acute pneumonia, until death.
Virus 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), better known by the name of Corona virus is a new type of c oronavirus which is transmissible to humans. This virus was first discovered in the city of Wuhan, China, at the end of December 2019. This virus spread quickly and has spread to other regions in China and to several countries.
Coronavirus is a collection of viruses that can infect the respiratory system. In many cases, this virus only causes mild respiratory infections, such as flu. However, this virus can also cause severe respiratory infections, such as pneumonia, Middle-East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
Symptoms of Corona Virus
Corona virus infection can cause sufferers to experience flu symptoms , such as runny and runny nose, headache, cough, sore throat, and fever, or symptoms of severe respiratory infections, such as high fever, cough with phlegm and even bleeding, shortness of breath, and chest pain.
However, in general there are 3 general symptoms that can indicate someone is infected with the Corona virus, namely:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath .
According to research, symptoms of Corona virus infection appear within 2 days to 2 weeks after exposure to Corona virus.
When to see a doctor?
Immediately see a doctor if you experience or find symptoms of the Corona virus in others as mentioned above, especially if the symptoms appear 2 weeks after returning from China or another country that is positively infected. People suspected of being infected with the Corona virus must be referred immediately to the nearest hospital emergency room in order to get proper treatment.
Causes of Corona Virus
Corona virus infection is caused by coronavirus, which is a group of viruses that infect the respiratory system. In most cases, coronaviruses only cause mild to moderate respiratory infections, such as flu. However, this virus can also cause severe respiratory infections, such as MERS, SARS, and pneumonia.
It is suspected that the Corona virus was initially transmitted from animals to humans. However, it was later discovered that coronaviruses were also transmitted from human to human.
A person can be infected with coronavirus through various ways, namely:
- Accidentally inhale a splash of saliva from sneezing or coughing Corona virus sufferers.
- Hold the mouth or nose without washing hands first, after touching an object affected by the patient's saliva.
- Close contact with sufferers, such as touching or shaking hands.
Corona virus can infect anyone, but more at risk of attacking the elderly, as well as people who are sick or have weak immunity.
Diagnosis Virus Corona
To determine whether the patient is infected with the Corona virus, the doctor will ask about the symptoms experienced by the patient. The doctor will also ask if the patient traveled to the Corona virus endemic area before symptoms appeared.
To confirm the diagnosis of the Corona virus, the doctor will carry out the following follow-up examinations:
- Blood sample test .
- A throat swab test to examine sputum samples.
- Chest radiograph to detect infiltrates or fluid in the lungs.
Corona Virus Treatment
Corona virus infection can not be treated, but there are several steps that doctors can take to relieve the symptoms, namely:
- Providing fever and pain relievers . However, doctors will not give aspirin to sufferers of Corona virus infection who are still children.
- Encourage sufferers to take a warm bath and use a humidifier , to relieve cough and sore throat.
- Encourage sufferers to get enough rest and do not leave the house to prevent the spread of the virus.
- Encourage and require sufferers to drink lots of water in order to maintain body fluid levels.
Complications of Corona Virus
In severe cases, Corona virus infection can cause the following serious complications:
- Pneumonia
- Secondary infection of other organs
- Kidney failure
- Acute cardiac injury
- Acute respiratory distress syndrome
- Dead
Corona Virus Prevention
Until now, there is no vaccine to prevent the Corona virus. Therefore, the best way to prevent corona virus is to avoid the factors that can cause you to be infected with this virus, namely:
- Avoid traveling to China or other countries where Corona virus transmission has been found.
- Use a mask when outdoors, especially if you are doing activities in public places.
- Wash your hands regularly with water and soap or hand sanitizer containing alcohol after outdoor activities.
- Avoid contact with animals, especially wild animals. In case of contact with animals, wash your hands afterwards.
- Make sure you cook the meat completely before consuming it.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Do not touch the eyes, mouth, and nose before washing your hands.
- Avoid being close to someone who is sick.
- Keep clean objects that are often touched and environmental cleanliness.
For someone who is suspected of being infected with the Corona virus, there are several steps you can take so that the virus does not spread to others, namely:
- Do not leave the house, except for treatment.
- Try to stay apart from other people for a while. If it is not possible, use a bedroom and bathroom that is different from what others use.
- Prohibit and prevent others from visiting or visiting you until you are completely healed.
- As much as possible do not have meetings with people who are sick.
- Avoid sharing eating and drinking utensils, toiletries, and bedding with other people.
- Wear a mask and gloves when in a public place or with someone else.
- Use a tissue to cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, and then remove the tissue into the trash.
