General Information About Covid-19
Disease Details and Frequently Asked Questions
It is the disease caused by a novel coronavirus named SARS-CoV-2 that emerged in 2019, infecting the respiratory system and the entire body, leading to a global pandemic.
It is transmitted by inhaling droplets released into the air when an infected person coughs, talks, or sneezes, and by touching the mouth or eyes with hands after coming into contact with virus-contaminated surfaces.
Symptoms include high fever, persistent dry cough, severe muscle and joint pain, loss of taste and smell, extreme fatigue, and in advanced cases, shortness of breath.
The disease can take a severe course in elderly individuals, people with chronic heart or lung diseases, diabetic patients, individuals struggling with obesity, and those with weakened immune systems.
A rapid antigen test performed with a nasal and throat swab is a primary step, but the most reliable method is detecting the virus's genetic material (PCR). Computed Tomography (CT) is used to assess lung involvement.
Mild cases are managed with rest at home, fever reducers, and plenty of fluids. In severe cases, complications are prevented by hospitalization, high-flow oxygen therapy, antiviral drugs, cortisone, and blood thinners.
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