Symptoms of Infection
- Jul 16, 2020
- 2 min read
Source: CDC (Business Insider)
Since infectious diseases can be passed from person to person. Some also are transmitted by insects or other animals. Without realizing it the food we consumed or water are being exposed to organisms in the environment. There are signs and symptoms that vary depending on the organism causing the infection but normally include fever and fatigue. Moderate infections might respond to rest and home remedies, while some life-threatening infections might need hospitalization. Infectious diseases, like measles, and chickenpox, can be prevented through vaccines. Habitual and thorough hand-washing also helps protect us from most infectious diseases.
As we all know that the pandemic or coronavirus(COVID-19) has made the world worried too much. The most common symptoms of covid19 are fever, tiredness and dry cough some of the patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion runny nose, or sore throat these symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. The whole world knows that there are no specific vaccines or medicines for COVID-19. Therefore, to maintain our health, we should take care of ourselves. We should keep a healthy lifestyle at home. As an example, we should maintain a healthy diet by eating a balanced meal, have a good sleep cycle, and stay active. We also have to wash and sanitize our hands often.
If you feel sick you should get some rest, stay at home, drink plenty of fluid, and eat nutritious food. When you have some mild symptoms, healthy self-isolation is best, otherwise, contact your medical provider or a COVID-19 information line for advice. Seek a doctor as soon as possible if you have a fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. For more symptoms of COVID19, you can check these infographics (above).
To conclude, you can prevent yourself from this disease by loving yourself and staying at home, take care!
Written by:
Bradley Ag Normat
16th July 2020
References
Gal, S. and Woodward, A. (2020) How coronavirus symptoms compare with those of the flu, allergies, and the common cold https://www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-symptoms-compared-to-flu-common-cold-and-allergies-2020-3
Mayo Clinic Organization (2020) Infection Diseases https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-
World Health Organization (2020) What are the Symptoms of COVID-19?
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