The human coronavirus is a cluster of viruses that cause similar symptoms and which are transmitted between people readily via coughing and sneezing as well as sharing of common items and touching of the same surfaces. These viruses can cause both lower and upper respiratory tract infections, and people of all ages can contract these viruses.
The common symptoms of the coronavirus are:
There are various coronavirus strains, including SARS- CoV-2, SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, HCoV-NL63, HCoV-229E, HCoV-0C43, and HKU1. These are the primary causes for symptoms in those with coronavirus but there are other strains of coronavirus, such as COVID-19 that could cause the same symptoms.
The risk factors for getting coronavirus are:
Diagnosis of these different viruses usually depends entirely upon a doctor’s examination and taking the medical history of the patient. Viral testing can be done to confirm which strain of coronavirus is causing the person’s illness. This is not always required, but there are instances where confirmation of the particular virus is necessary for the purposes of tracking illness each flu and cold season.
There is no cure for the various strains of coronavirus. Viral infections have to run their course. Supportive care includes getting a lot of rest, drinking lots of fluids, and taking over-the-counter medications to help manage the symptoms of the illness. Secondary infections like bronchitis will require a trip to the doctor to get antibiotics.
Typically, most patients get better on their own without needing to see a doctor. Most people will begin to feel better within one to two weeks. If you get a fever again after your other symptoms have started to subside, you might have a secondary infection or illness.
Prevention of viral infections is not always possible. You might not know that you have been exposed to someone with these illnesses until you begin to show symptoms. You can reduce your chances of getting coronavirus by avoiding contact with people who are sick and by disinfecting and cleaning surfaces in your home regularly if someone in the house has coronavirus. You should wash your hands before eating and drinking and be sure not to touch your face with hands that have not been recently washed. Make sure that you stay home until you are not experiencing symptoms any longer if you have contracted one of these viruses.