Skip to document
Welcome to StudocuSign in to access the best study resources
Guest user
0followers
HomeMy LibraryAsk AI
  • You don't have any recent items yet.
My Library
  • You don't have any courses yet.
  • You don't have any books yet.
  • You don't have any Studylists yet.

SARS-COV2 (Covid-19) virus

this assignment will cover all aspects of Covid-19
Course

Secondary education (EDU 329)

18 Documents
Students shared 18 documents in this course
Academic year: 2023/2024
Uploaded by:
Anonymous Student
This document has been uploaded by a student, just like you, who decided to remain anonymous.
Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology

Comments

Please sign in or register to post comments.

Students also viewed

Related documents

Preview text

Topic: Write detailed note on Symptoms and Causes, Diagnosis &Tests, Management and Treatment/Prevention of SARS-COV2 (Covid-19) virus.

Answer:

Symptoms and Causes:

You may have corona virus if you have these symptoms or combination of symptoms:

 Fever or chills  Cough  Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing  Tiredness  Muscle or body aches  Headaches  New loss of taste or smell  Sore throat  Congestion or runny nose  Nausea or vomiting  Diarrhea

Additional symptoms are possible.

Symptoms may appear between two and 14 days after exposure to the virus. Children have similar, but usually milder, symptoms than adults. Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes are at higher risk of more serious complication from COVID-19.

Serious Symptoms:

 Trouble breathing  Persistent pain or pressure in your chest  New confusion  Inability to arouse (wake up from sleep)  Bluish lips or face

Diagnosis and Tests:

COVID-19 is diagnosed with a laboratory test. Your healthcare provider may collect a sample of your saliva or swab your nose or throat to send for testing.

Test should be done when you:

 Feel sick with fever, cough or have difficulty breathing  Have been in close contact with a person known or suspected to have COVID-

Your healthcare provider will ask you questions about your symptoms. Your healthcare provider will tell you if you need to be tested for the novel corona virus, COVID-19 and where to go to be tested.

Tested positive and Self-isolation:

According to current CDC recommendations, you should self-isolate until you've met all three of the following criteria:

 It's been 10 days since your symptoms first appeared.  You've not had a fever for 24 hours and you've not used fever-lowing medications during this time.  Your COVID-19 symptoms have improved.

While at home, ideally self-isolate within separate room of your home if possible to limit interaction with other family members. If you can’t stay 100% isolated in a separate room, stay six feet away from others and wear a cloth mask, wash your hands often/family members wash hands often, and frequently disinfect commonly touched surfaces and shared areas.

You don't need to be retested to be around others outside your home. However, since everyone and every case are unique, follow your healthcare provider's recommendations for testing.

If you have a weakened immune system or have had a severe case of COVID-19, the CDC's criteria do not apply to you. You may need to stay home for up to 20 days after your symptoms first appeared. Talk with your healthcare provider about your situation.

Management and Treatment:

FDA approved Medications:

Currently, only one drug has received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. Remdesivir (Veklury) is approved to treat hospitalized patients with COVID-19 infection.

Treatments for COVID-19 Positive Patients:

One authoritative organization – The National Institutes of Health COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines Panel – recommends the following treatments based on the severity of COVID- 19.

If you’re not in the hospital or don’t need supplemental oxygen:

 No specific antiviral or immunotherapy is recommended.

If you’re in the hospital:

 You may be given IV remdesivir with or without the oral (by mouth) corticosteroid dexamethasone (or other steroid) or dexamethasone alone if remdesivir can’t be used.  Depending on the severity of your COVID infection, you may need:

severe COVID-19, the vaccine was found to be 77% effective at 14 days after vaccination and 85% at 28 days after vaccination.

More than 50 vaccines continued to being studied to prevent COVID-19. They are now in late-stage (phase three) development and enrolling participants in the United States. Information on some of these vaccines includes:

 AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford are testing their two-dose vaccine in 30,000 trial enrolees. They are reporting that their vaccine is up to 90% effective.  Novavax has a two-dose vaccine being tested in a trial enrolling 40,000 people.

Prevention:

Right now, the best defence to prevent getting COVID-19 is to follow some of the same steps you would take to prevent getting other viruses, such as the common cold or the flu.

 Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds- especially before eating and preparing food, after using the bathroom, after wiping your nose, and after coming in contact with someone who has a cold.  Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth to prevent the spread of viruses from your hands.  Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when sneezing and coughing or sneeze and cough into your sleeve. Throw the tissue in the trash. Wash your hands afterward. Never cough or sneeze into your hands!  Avoid close contact (within six feet) with those who have coughs, colds or are sick. Stay home if you are sick.  If you are prone to sickness or have a weakened immune system, stay away from large crowds of people. Follow the directions of your healthcare authorities especially during outbreaks.  Clean frequently used surfaces (such as doorknobs and counter tops) with a virus- killing disinfectant.  Use hand sanitizers that contain at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.  Greet people with a friendly gesture instead of shaking hands.  Get enough sleep, eat a healthy diet, drink plenty of liquids and exercise if you are able. These steps will strengthen your immune system and enable you to fight off infections easier.

Wear Face Mask:

The CDC recommends wearing a cloth face coverings in public, especially in places where it’s hard to maintain at least six feet of distance between yourself and another person. Face masks protect both you and the people around you. Cloth face masks are being recommended because we now know individuals with COVID-19 could have mild or no symptoms, while still spreading the virus to others. The cloth face coverings recommended by the CDC are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators, which should be reserved for healthcare workers and first responders.

Thank You

Was this document helpful?

SARS-COV2 (Covid-19) virus

Course: Secondary education (EDU 329)

18 Documents
Students shared 18 documents in this course

University: Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology

Was this document helpful?
Topic: Write detailed note on Symptoms and Causes, Diagnosis &Tests, Management
and Treatment/Prevention of SARS-COV2 (Covid-19) virus.
Answer:
Symptoms and Causes:
You may have corona virus if you have these symptoms or combination of symptoms:
Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Tiredness
Muscle or body aches
Headaches
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea
Additional symptoms are possible.
Symptoms may appear between two and 14 days after exposure to the virus. Children have
similar, but usually milder, symptoms than adults. Older adults and people who have severe
underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes are at higher risk of more
serious complication from COVID-19.
Serious Symptoms:
Trouble breathing
Persistent pain or pressure in your chest
New confusion
Inability to arouse (wake up from sleep)
Bluish lips or face
Diagnosis and Tests:
COVID-19 is diagnosed with a laboratory test. Your healthcare provider may collect a sample
of your saliva or swab your nose or throat to send for testing.
Test should be done when you:
Feel sick with fever, cough or have difficulty breathing
Have been in close contact with a person known or suspected to have COVID-19

Students also viewed

Related documents