Corona Virus! - Symptoms and Treatment

CORONA VIRUS: Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that can cause illnesses such as the common cold, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). In 2019, a new coronavirus was identified as the cause of a disease outbreak that originated in China.

  The virus is now known as the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The disease it causes is called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of CoVID-19 may appear two to 14 days after exposure and can include:

•    Fever
•    Cough
•    Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

Other symptoms can include:

•  Tiredness
•  Aches
•  Runny Nose
•  Sore Throat

Risk Factors

Risk factors for COVID-19 appear to include:

    * Recent travel from or residence in an area with ongoing community spread of CoVID-19 as determined by CDC or WHO.

   * Close contact with someone who has CoVID-19— such as when a family member or health care worker takes care of an infected person.

Complications
Complications can include:

•   Pneumonia in both lungs
•   Organ failure in several organs
•   Death

Prevention

The severity of CoVID-19 symptoms can range from very mild to severe. Some people have no symptoms. People who are older or have existing chronic medical conditions, such as Heart or Lung Disease or Diabetes, may be at higher risk of serious illness. This is similar to what is seen with other respiratory illnesses, such as influenza. Although there is no vaccine available to prevent infection with the new coronavirus, you can take steps to reduce your risk of infection. WHO and CDC recommend following these precautions for avoiding CoVID-19:

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    #  Avoid large events and mass gatherings.
    #  Avoid close contact (about 6 feet) with anyone WHO is sick or has symptoms.
    #  Keep a distance between yourself and others if CoVID-19 is spreading in your community, especially if you have a higher risk of serious illness.
    #  Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
    #  Cover your mouth and nose with your elbow or a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
    #  Throw away the used tissue.
    #  Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth if your hands aren't clean.
    #  Avoid sharing dishes, glasses, bedding and other household items if you're sick.
    #  Clean and disinfect surfaces you often touch on a daily basis.
    #  Stay home from work, school, and public areas if you're sick unless you're going to get medical care.
    #  Avoid taking public transportation if you're sick.

CDC doesn't recommend that healthy people wear a face mask to protect themselves from respiratory illnesses, including CoVID-19. Only wear a mask if a health care provider tells you to do so. WHO also recommends that you:

    #  Avoid eating raw or undercooked meat or animal organs.

    #  Avoid contact with live animals and surfaces they may have touched if you're visiting live markets in areas that have recently had new coronavirus cases.

if you have a chronic medical condition and may have a higher risk of serious illness, check with your doctor about other ways to protect yourself.

Treatment: Since drying out is the fundamental hazard in canine crown infection, getting your pooch enough liquids is a large test. A veterinarian will probably infuse liquids under the skin or utilize an intravenous trickle for this reason. After your canine has recuperated, give it dull nourishments and modest quantities of water or Nupro Custom Electrolyte.

Since this is an infection, anti-toxins won't annihilate it. While this infection in hounds is infrequently deadly, it is workable for it to go from the small digestive system to different pieces of the body, for example, the liver and lungs. Optional bacterial diseases may emerge so your veterinarian may likewise direct anti-infection agents. An antibody is accessible to help keep your pooch from being tainted in any case. Converse with your veterinarian about whether your pooch would profit by an antibody.