What is the 2019-nCoV virus that causes acute pneumonia Corona?

 

What is the virus that causes acute pneumonia?

The virus that causes acute pneumonia, which has attracted public attention recently, is a new virus of the Corona strain, this is a new virus that has never been discovered before, so it has no official name, temporarily called 2019-nCoV virus or 2019-nCoV virus. nCoV. It was first discovered in Wuhan city, Hubei province, central China.



What is the virus that causes acute pneumonia?

Corona strain is the strain of viruses that cause respiratory diseases such as SARS or Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) 2012. It is currently unclear where the new Corona virus - nCoV appeared, but viruses. of the former Corona strain, which usually originates from animals. Some reports say the first infected people in Wuhan were shoppers at wet markets in Wuhan.

How dangerous is the nCoV virus?

Danger level

Today, January 31, 2020, Hubei province, China announced 42 more deaths from nCoV pneumonia virus, bringing the total number of deaths in China to 213 people. Up to now, the total number of people infected with pneumonia in China has reached 9,356 people. The disease has quickly spread to 20 countries, including Vietnam.


How dangerous is the nCoV virus?

In Vietnam, there have been 3 positive cases of Corona now. 3 people returned from Wuhan, including 2 people in Dong Anh, Hanoi and 1 person in Thanh Hoa. All three are currently isolated for treatment.

Clinical Manifestations

Infected people have symptoms: cough, fever, shortness of breath, which can progress to severe pneumonia, acute respiratory failure and death, especially in those with chronic disease, immunodeficiency associated with life or Travel to an area with a confirmed case of the novel coronavirus within the 14 days before showing symptoms.

How to prevent acute pneumonia according to the World Health Organization (WHO)



Here are ways to prevent disease according to the World Health Organization (WHO)

  • When shopping at fresh food markets, pay attention: wash your hands with soap after touching animals and animal products; avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth; avoid touching sick animals and contaminated food; Avoid contact with animals of unknown origin, waste or liquid in market areas
  • Wash your hands thoroughly after coughing, sneezing, taking care of sick people, after preparing food, before eating, after going to the toilet, etc. Anytime your hands show signs of being dirty; after contact with animals, animal waste
  • Ensuring food safety is the way to reduce the risk of catching Corona virus, eat cooked, drink boiling
  • Avoid traveling if you have signs of illness or cough. If you have symptoms while traveling, you must immediately go to the nearest medical facility, share the schedule with the medical staff

Some notes to prevent nCoV virus infection:

  • Avoid going to crowded places
  • Avoid close contact with people with cough and fever
  • Wash your hands often with soap, clean water or alcohol-based hand sanitizers

Wear a mask when going out, make sure the mask covers your nose and mouth, and avoid touching the mask while in use

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