Don't Panic, Get Informed! Coronavirus - History & Prevention
HISTORY Coronaviridae, a monophyletic cluster in nidovirales, RNA positive stranded enveloped virus. Three classes of CoV Vertebrate : mammals ( Corona & Toro...
Coronaviridae, a monophyletic cluster in nidovirales, RNA positive stranded enveloped virus.
Three classes of CoV
Vertebrate : mammals ( Corona & Toro virus),
Birds (Corona virus),
Fish ( Bafiniviruses).
Measuring approximately from 120-160nm to 400-500microns.
Corona viruses are the largest RNA viruses identified so far.
Corona virus a threat to domestic animals & pets.
Dog = canine corona virus type I & II
Cat = feline corona virus type I & II
Cow = bovine corona virus
Horse = equine corona virus
Human corona virus exits with types 229E, NL63, OC43 and SARS related corona virus.
Regarding infectivity: In humans only E protein is identified as a virulent factor of corona family associated with SARS-CoV.
In humans corona virus targets primarily the epithelial cells of gastro intestinal and respiratory tract. Any pre existing infection in and around these tracts favours corona seeding.
Studies have shown that Rodent CoV can cause hepatitis with severe neurological infections resulting in paralysis & demyelisation leading to neuropathogesis of humans in multiple sclerosis.
Human corona viruses like beta corona virus ( HCoV-OC43) & alpha corona virus (HCoV-229E) isolated from common cold cases in humans
PREVENTION
Corona virus is large in size, thus any mask prevents its entry so there is no need to use pharmacists to trade muzzles.
The virus does not settle in the air but is grounded, still gets transmitted by the air.
Coronavirus when it falls on a metal surface, it will live 12 hours, so washing hands with soap and water well enough.
Corona virus when it falls on the fabric remains 9 hours, so washing clothes or being exposed to the sun for two hours meets the purpose of killing it.
The virus lives on the hands for 10 minutes, so putting an alcohol sterilizer in the pocket meets the purpose of prevention.
And stay away from ice cream and eating cold is important.
Gargle with warm and salt water kills the tonsils' germs and prevents them from leaking into the lungs.
Adherence to these instructions fulfills the purpose of preventing viruses.
Get the best information about corona virus please call +91 1123978046 helpline (24/7) for corona virus information.
References
[1]World Health Organization. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) WHO Health Topics. Available at: source
[2]World Health Organization. Advice for the public: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) WHO Emergency Guidance. Available at: source
Dr. Rockson Samuel is a dental surgeon, healthcare content strategist, and Founder and Chief Dentist of Indira Dental Clinic in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. He provides comprehensive general and family dental care with professional interests in endodontics, implant dentistry, clear aligner therapy, digital dentistry, preventive care and patient education. A graduate of K.G.F. College of Dental Sciences and Hospital under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, he also has formal training in management and digital marketing. As Community Leader at DentalReach, he contributes to dental publishing, professional education, international media partnerships and the development of evidence-informed resources for dentists.
