What is Virus?
Viruses are the smallest infectious agents. The virus can only be seen by an electron microscope. Viruses only replicate in living cells and can infect plants, animals, bacteria and humans.
What is a virus infection?
Viral infections are infections caused by viruses. Viruses usually infect humans through:
1) Respiratory tract; influenza virus, measles virus
2) Mouth or intestinal tract; herpes simplex virus
3) Skin wounds; HIV, hepatitis C virus
4) Insect bites are contagious; dengue virus by mosquitoes
5) Animal bites are contagious; rabies virus by dogs
The virus is also transmitted through sex (herpesviruses) and from a mother to her child (cytomegalovirus).
What are the symptoms of a viral infection?
Most of the symptoms of the virus infection are similar, and it depends on the type of virus being infected. Symptoms are:
1) Runny nose
2) Sinus
3) Cough
4) Sore throat
5) Rash
6) It hurts
7) Fever
How to prevent and treat viral infections?
There is no specific treatment for virus infection.Virus is treated with antiviral and is prevented by vaccine. Antiviral acts only to treat the symptoms of infection and enhance the body's immune system so that the body can fight the virus itself. Viruses cannot be killed with antibiotics. We can prevent virus infections by:
1) Always wash your hands cleanly
2) Safe sex treatment
3) Avoid taking drinks and contaminated foods
4) Avoid sharing syringes
5) Practice a balanced diet
Virus Prevention and Increase Immune System
In the awareness on the rise of virus, remember that prevention is always better than cure.
Practise good hygiene habit such as wash hands before eating, separating clothes after going out in public and wash those clothes as soon as possible. Do wear a mask when in public.
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