Diseases
covid-19
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Overview
The virus is known as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The disease it causes is called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic.
Symptoms
- common: fever, cough, tiredness
- chest pain
- chills
- shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- muscle aches
Causes
- infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, or sars-cov-2, causes coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19).
Risk factors
- close contact with someone who has covid-19, especially someone with symptoms
- being coughed or sneezed on by an infected person
- being near an infected person when in an indoor space with poor air flow
Diagnosis
- covid-19 tests
- pcr
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is covid-19?
The virus is known as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The disease it causes is called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic.
What are the symptoms of covid-19?
common: fever, cough, tiredness, chest pain, chills, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, muscle aches
What causes covid-19?
infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, or sars-cov-2, causes coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19).
Which medicines are used for covid-19?
baricitinib, molnupiravir, remdesivir, sarilumab, tocilizumab
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