The document discusses the coronavirus, detailing its types and the significant variants such as MERS-CoV, SARS-CoV, and the 2019 novel coronavirus. It outlines modes of transmission, symptoms, diagnosis methods, and current treatment options, emphasizing that treatment is mainly symptomatic with no specific cure available. Prevention strategies include hygiene practices, avoiding contact with infected individuals, and protective measures like wearing gloves and masks.

1. Corona Virus
Prepared by:
Dr. Hassam Ahmad

2. Introduction
• Corona is a large group of viruses that can
infect both humans and animals with cold
related diseases.
• Various types of corona viruses alpha Cov
(229E, NL63) and beta Cov (OC43, HKU1)
• The most important and dangerous are MERS-
CoV, SARS-CoV and 2019 Novel corona virus
( 2019 n-CoV)

3. • Sometimes Corona Virus that infect animals
may evolve and cause disease in human
beings and form a new virus i.e MERS, SARS
and 2019 n-CoV

4. • MERS-CoV(Middle East Respiratory
Syndrome) was reported first in 2012 in
Saudi Arabia
• SARS-CoV(Sever acute respiratory syndrome)
was first recognised in china in november
2002
• 2019-nCoV(Novel Corona Virus) was
reported on 9 January 2020 by Chinese
authorities. WHO reported

5. Transmission
• Direct Contact
• Aerosols

6. Signs and Symptoms
• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath
• Headache
• Chest heaviness
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting

8. • In severe cases it can cause pnemonia, Severe
acute respiratory distress, Kidney failure and
even death

9. Diagnosis
• ELISA
• PCR
• Chest X-ray
• CT Chest

10. Treatment
• There is no treatment until now
• Isolation of the patient
• Symptomatic treatment
• Get plenty of rest
• Drink fluids

11. Prevention
• Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm
water
• Keep your hands away from nose, eyes and
mouth
• Avoid contact with people who are infected
• Wear Gloves and Masks
• Screening
• Avoid unprotected contact with farm and wild
animals

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