CORONAVIRUS, CAUSES, ITS SYMPTOMS, AND DIAGNOSED
An outbreak of the coronavirus (now called
COVID-19) in China is causing global concern. It came from a seafood and meat
market in Wuhan, China, in December. It has since spread to other countries,
including the United States.
Despite Wuhan and other Chinese cities being
quarantined, the COVID-19 has spread to almost 70 locations internationally.
In the U.S., COVID-19 cases have been confirmed and deaths have been reported.
What is a coronavirus?
A coronavirus is a virus that is found in
animals and, rarely, can be transmitted from animals to humans and then spread
person to person. In addition to COVID-19, other human coronaviruses have included:
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The MERS virus, or The Middle East respiratory syndrome.
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The SARS virus, or
severe acute respiratory syndrome, which first occurred in the Guangdong
province in southern China.
What are the symptoms of a coronavirus?
COVID-19 symptoms range from mild to severe.
It takes 2-14 days after exposure for symptoms to develop. Symptoms may
include:
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fever
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cough
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shortness of breath
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chills
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repeated shaking with
chills
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muscle pain
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headache
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sore throat
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new loss of taste or
smell
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runny nose
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nausea
Those with weakened immune systems may develop
more serious symptoms, like pneumonia or bronchitis. You may never develop
symptoms after being exposed to COVID-19. So far, most confirmed cases are in
adults, but some children have been infected. There is no evidence that children
are at greater risk for getting the virus.
What causes a coronavirus infection?
Humans first get a coronavirus from contact
with animals. Then, it can spread from human to human. Health officials do not
know what animal caused COVID-19.
The COVID-19 virus can be spread through
contact with certain bodily fluids, such as droplets in a cough. It might also
be caused by touching something an infected person has touched and then
touching your hand to your mouth, nose, or eyes.
How is a coronavirus diagnosed?
If you believe you have COVID-19, you should
contact your family doctor immediately. Before going to the doctor’s office,
call with your concerns. This will allow the office to collect information and
offer you guidance on next steps. To diagnose you, your doctor may run tests to
rule out other common infections. In some cases, your doctor may suggest you
self-isolate to prevent the spread of infection. The FDA has also seen unauthorized
fraudulent test kits for COVID-19 being sold online.
Currently, the only way to be tested for COVID-19 is to talk to your family
doctor.
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Can a coronavirus be prevented or avoided?
Practice social distancing. Avoid people who
are sick or meeting in large groups. Stay home if you are sick. Cover your
cough with a tissue or cough into your upper sleeve or elbow. Do not
cough into your hands.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for
at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and
after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not
readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60%
alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
Avoid touching your mouth, nose, or eyes.
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