Aniket - Kumar 2 20210051 Sars - Covid19

MNNIT ALLAHABAD
MICROBIOLOGY
Name – Aniket Kumar
Reg. No. – 20210051
SARS COVID19
SARS
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a
viral respiratory disease caused by a SARS-
associated coronavirus. It was first identified at
the end of February 2003 during an outbreak
that emerged in China and spread to 4 other
countries. WHO co-ordinated the international
investigation with the assistance of the Global
Outbreak Alert and Response Network
(GOARN) and worked closely with health
authorities in affected countries to provide
epidemiological, clinical and logistical support
and to bring the outbreak under control. SARS
is an airborne virus and can spread through
small droplets of saliva in a similar way to the
cold and influenza. It was the first severe and
readily transmissible new disease to emerge in
the 21st century and showed a clear capacity to
spread along the routes of international air
travel. SARS can also be spread indirectly via
surfaces that have been touched by someone
who is infected with the virus. Most patients
identified with SARS were previously healthy
adults aged 25–70 years. A few suspected cases
of SARS have been reported among children
under 15 years. The case fatality among
Persons with illness meeting the current WHO
case definition for probable and suspected
cases of SARS is around 3%.
COVID19
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an
infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2
virus. Most people infected with the virus will
experience mild to moderate respiratory illness
and recover without requiring special
treatment. However, some will become
seriously ill and require medical attention.
Older people and those with underlying
medical conditions like cardiovascular disease,
diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, or cancer
are more likely to develop serious illness.
Anyone can get sick with COVID-19 and become
seriously ill or die at any age. The best way to
prevent and slow down transmission is to be
well informed about the disease and how the
virus spreads. Protect yourself and others from
infection by staying at least 1 metre apart from
others, wearing a properly fitted mask, and
washing your hands or using an alcohol-based
rub frequently. Get vaccinated when it’s your
turn and follow local guidance. The virus can
spread from an infected person’s mouth or
nose in small liquid particles when they cough,
sneeze, speak, sing or breathe. These particles
range from larger respiratory droplets to
smaller aerosols. It is important to practice
respiratory etiquette, for example by coughing
into a flexed elbow, and to stay home and self-
isolate until you recover if you feel unwell.
Symptoms
COVID-19 affects different people in different
ways. Most infected people will develop mild to
moderate illness and recover without
hospitalization.
Most common symptoms:
• Fever
• Cough
• Tiredness
• Loss of taste or smell.
•Less common symptoms:
• Sore throat
• Headache
• Aches and pains
• Diarrhoea
• A rash on skin, or discolouration of fingers or
toes
• Red or irritated eyes.
Serious symptoms:
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

Loss of speech or mobility, or confusion
Chest pain. Seek immediate medical attention if
you have serious symptoms. Always call before
visiting your doctor or health facility. People
with mild symptoms who are otherwise healthy
should manage their symptoms at home.
On average it takes 5–6 days from when
someone is infected with the virus for
symptoms to show, however it can take up to
14 days.
TREATMENT
Most people who become ill with COVID-19
will be able to recover at home. Some of the
same things you do to feel better if you have
the flu — getting enough rest, staying well
hydrated, and taking medications to relieve
fever and aches and pains — also help with
COVID-19. Beyond that, the FDA has also
authorized treatments that may be used for
people who have been hospitalized with
COVID-19 and other medications to curb the
progression of COVID-19 in people who are not
hospitalized but who are at risk for developing
severe illness. Scientists continue working hard
to develop other effective treatments.
VACCINES
WHO is determined to maintain the
momentum for increasing access to COVID-19
vaccines and will continue to support countries
in accelerating vaccine delivery, to save lives
and prevent people from becoming seriously ill.
Countries should continue to work towards
vaccinating at least 70% of their populations,
prioritizing the vaccination of 100% of health
workers and 100% of the most vulnerable
groups, including people who are over 60 years
of age and those who are
immunocompromised or have underlying
health conditions. Most of the vaccine are
made with non virulent part of covid 19 .
Same are
• covishield
• covaxin etc.
PREVENTION
To prevent infection and to slow transmission
of COVID-19, do the following:
• Get vaccinated when a vaccine is available to

you.
• Stay at least 1 metre apart from others, even
if they don’t appear to be sick.
• Wear a properly fitted mask when physical
distancing is not possible or when in poorly
ventilated settings.
• Choose open, well-ventilated spaces over
closed ones. Open a window if indoors.
• Wash your hands regularly with soap and
water or clean them with alcohol-based hand
rub.
• Cover your mouth and nose when coughing
or sneezing.
• If you feel unwell, stay home and self-isolate
until you recover.
REFERENCES:-
• WHO
• Harvard medical published paper
• cowin.in
• govcovidfight.in

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