MERS

The purpose of this article is to provide the information about a newly discovered viral disease called Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). This disease brings different types of respiratory tract infections to the body. The article provides basic knowledge about the disease for awareness. This article covers the various aspects of the virus as in structural binding, interaction, adaptation of virus with time, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. The awareness regarding this disease is essential because it has no well – defined cause and can happen to any person or animal. This disease can lead to death. Management of patients with COVID-19 begins with the establishment of an accurate diagnosis of disease followed by treatment using an appropriate medication in a manner to suppress the symptoms at first. The goal of therapy is to completely control the symptoms without producing unacceptable medication side effects. The following data contains various images for better understanding. The objective of this paper is only to create awareness and how one can avoid the disease by certain precautions. This article also helps one to understand the symptoms and can give one-self the benefit of the doubt and can cure it by proper consultation.

The latest emerging disease, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is a viral respiratory illness caused by a member of beta group of corona virus named the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome corona virus (MERS-CoV) which was first identified in Saudi Arabia in April 2012. With frequent air travel worldwide, global data as on July 2015 stands at 486 deaths and 1357 confirmed cases across 25 nations, with the possible source, in all the outbreaks, being traced back to the Middle East. Initial presenting symptom of illness is non specific within 14 days of acquiring infection, though the course is more severe in those with chronic debilitating illness leading to respiratory or renal failure. Bat and camel has been implicated as the potential reservoir but confirmation regarding the possible source and route of transmission of infection is yet to be ascertained. No specific treatment or vaccine is currently available. Supportive therapy remains the only modality of treatment. Preventive and control measures play a major role in effective containment of the disease. WHO recommends early detection of cases and isolation, and practice of standard precautions like hand washing, use of masks, gloves, protective eye goggles etc. by the caregivers as well as the healthcare providers.