MERS

Symptoms Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) manifests as a respiratory illness with flu-like symptoms such as: Fever, chills Cough, sore throat Muscle and joint pain Shortness of breath Digestive problems such as nausea and diarrhea The disease can lead to severe pneumonia, ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome), septic shock, renal failure and multi-organ failure. It … MERS

Umifenovir

Products Umifenovir is available in Russia, among other countries, in tablet, capsule, and syrup form without a doctor’s prescription (Arbidol). It was developed in the Soviet Union in the 1970s. The drug is not approved in the United States, Europe, and Switzerland. Structure and properties Umifenovir (C22H25BrN2O3S, Mr = 477.4 g/mol) is a brominated indole … Umifenovir

Incubation period | Coronavirus- How dangerous is that?

Incubation period The incubation period also differs depending on the subspecies of coronavirus. Usually it is 5-7 days. However, cases of 2 weeks of incubation or shorter times have also been documented. Duration of illness The duration of the disease has not yet been conclusively clarified. The symptoms can last for a week or longer, … Incubation period | Coronavirus- How dangerous is that?

It’s so dangerous for babies and toddlers | Coronavirus- How dangerous is that?

It’s so dangerous for babies and toddlers Babies and toddlers have a lower rate of infection. The exact reason for this is not known. However, it can be said that even among infected children the mortality rate is much lower than among adults. The mortality rate for babies and infants is 0%. There have therefore … It’s so dangerous for babies and toddlers | Coronavirus- How dangerous is that?

Coronavirus- How dangerous is that?

Introduction Coronaviruses belong to the so-called RNA viruses and primarily cause mild infections of the upper respiratory tract and the gastrointestinal tract. However, there are also subtypes that lead to severe disease progression, such as the SARS virus (severe acute respiratory syndrome) or the novel corona virus “SARS-CoV-2”. Symptoms The symptoms differ in type and … Coronavirus- How dangerous is that?

Pneumonia Causes and Treatment

Symptoms The possible symptoms of pneumonia include: Cough with sputum Fever, chills Headache Chest pain, pain when breathing Poor general condition: fatigue, weakness, feeling sick, confusion. Gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite. Shortness of breath, cyanosis, difficulty breathing, increased respiratory rate. Blood pressure and pulse changes It should be noted that … Pneumonia Causes and Treatment

SARS

Symptoms The highly contagious viral respiratory illness SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) manifests itself in the following symptoms: Flu-like symptoms such as high fever, headache, dizziness, feeling sick, muscle aches and pains. Watery diarrhea, nausea (not in all cases). Unproductive cough, shortness of breath SARS usually causes pneumonia, shortness of breath, ARDS and can damage … SARS

SARS: Scaremongering or Serious Threat?

SARS occupies the minds mainly because one still knows so little about it. SARS is the abbreviation for “Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome” and refers to a contagious respiratory disease of currently unknown cause. However, SARS is rarely fatal; with optimal medical care, in only 5% of cases. How is the disease transmitted? In the cases … SARS: Scaremongering or Serious Threat?