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Overview
The new Corona virus, which has become the talk of the whole world and their main concern, and which is one of the viruses belonging to the Corona virus family, and it causes a recent disease that was not apparent before, and this is why it is called the emerging, and the virus usually causes respiratory diseases ranging in severity from simple to moderate in severity.
And when we talk about the emerging corona virus, we must know that most people infected with the emerging corona virus do not need special treatments in most cases, as their cases are often simple, but for those infected with the emerging corona virus who suffer from other health problems, the situation is different, including those infected Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer patients.
Those with other health problems have severe disease if it appears, and therefore prevention of infection with this emerging virus is the best way to deal with it, and always and forever prevention is better than treatment.
As for the ways of transmission of the virus, it is through droplets caused by coughing or sneezing after saliva or nasal droplets reach others.
Also, symptoms may appear on those infected with the emerging corona virus two days after exposure to the virus or even after fourteen days, and the symptoms range in severity, from simple symptoms in some cases, to very severe in other cases, and it was noted that the symptoms that appear on those infected with the virus The new corona is multiple such as
Shortness of breath.
coughing;
diarrhea.
People may feel nauseous, and it may be exacerbated by vomiting.
A feeling of tiredness and general exhaustion.
The patient may lose part of the sense of smell or sense of taste.
The patient may feel muscle pain or pain in the body in general.
Sore throat.
Congestion or a runny nose can occur.
And the diagnosis is made using the polymerase chain reaction test after taking a swab from a person suspected of being infected or having contact with a person infected with the emerging coronavirus, and the result is determined after several steps are taken to show the result either positive (positive) or negative (Negative).
If the result of the examination is positive, the treatment phase begins, which varies from one case to another, according to the results shown by the x-ray images, in addition to the severity of the disease that is determined by other tests, such as laboratory tests that detect levels of specific types of white blood cells and some enzymes. In the body, in addition to other criteria by which the severity of the disease can be determined.
In general, a treatment plan has been adopted according to the severity of the disease. Simple and medium cases do not need any treatment. In most cases, the situation is controlled at home without the need to enter the hospital. As for the periodic follow-ups, determining their location (in the hospital or in medical clinics) depends on the patient’s condition. And whether he had factors that increase the chances of exacerbation of the disease.
As for severe cases, admission to the hospital is required so that the medical staff treats complications or problems that appear in the patient, such as pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis, cardiomyopathy, in addition to cardiac arrhythmia (Arrhythmia), and so on. .
This can avoid infection with the emerging corona virus by following precautionary measures, such as making sure that a person maintains a distance of two meters between him and any stranger who does not live with him.
- And work to wash hands with soap and water, taking care that the duration of this is not less than twenty seconds.
- If soap is not available, an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is recommended.
- Once home, hands should be washed immediately.
- In the event of coughing or sneezing, the mouth and nose should be covered with a tissue, taking care to dispose of the tissue in the trash after completion.
- Avoid touching the eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
