The corona virus has engulfed the entire world. Its cases are also increasing in India. Everyday new questions are arising in people's minds. Many types of rumors and misinformation are also being published on social media. The World Health Organization (WHO) has stepped up efforts to dispel these rumors and misconceptions. 'Hindustan' has started a quiz to provide you with information related to the corona available on the WHO website and provided by the Union Ministry of Health. At the same time our effort will be to get answers to your every question from experts.
Can I breastfeed my baby if I have a corona infection?
According to senior gynecologist Dr. Priyal Tiwari, you can absolutely breastfeed your baby. There is no transmission of corona virus to milk. Wash hands thoroughly before breastfeeding and feed the baby with a mask.
'What should be done to protect and explain this infection to those who have young children in their home?
You are the first source of correct information for children. Dr. Poonam Krishnan advises, 'To prevent infection, children should be given regular cleaning lessons. They should also tell them how to keep their hands clean. Young children ask a lot of questions, touch things and share food and water with others. In this way the infection can spread. It is better to sit together and tell them in a manner what to do. '
Are there any other symptoms of corona virus besides cough, cold, fever?
Fever, sore throat, dry cough and muscle aches are its symptoms, but now some new symptoms are also showing, which has made scientists worried. Scientists say that the corona virus patients have poor smelling ability so that they cannot smell any stinky smell. According to virologist Hendrik Streak, when talking to the infected people, it was found that two-thirds of them were such that they could not know the taste of anything and could not smell any smell for many days. Were. Investigation revealed that 30 percent of corona virus patients were also suffering from diarrhea. A recent study in Shenzhen has also revealed that children are suffering from infections more rapidly than adults, but they have little or no symptoms of corona virus. According to a trainee IFS officer admitted in Doon Hospital, "I had a slight fever after the report came positive, which went away in two days." I did not have a sore throat and there were no other symptoms. But on the third day, the taste and smell of smell suddenly ceased. '
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What is done in the corona test
According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), a lab prepared for this will use real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR). It is thoroughly investigated. Corona is confirmed or not based on samples. Such tests are commonly used in the detection of influenza A, influenza B and H1N1 viruses. Let us know what the corona infection test includes:
Nasal aspirate: In this, a solution is put in the nose of the patient and a sample is taken from there.
Tracheal aspirate: A bronchoscope is a thin tube that is inserted into the lungs and sampled from there.
Swab test: In this, a cotton swab is tested in the lab by taking a sample from inside the throat or nose.
VII test: In this, samples taken from lungs and nose are tested. The corona test is completed after collecting the blood test and all such samples. They have a blanket test for all variants of the Corona.What is the difference between quarantine and isolation?
Even though both terms are currently related to the corona virus, there is a big difference between the two. Quarantine means to isolate yourself from infected people. This is a preventive step, so that you don't come in contact with people. At the same time, isolation is kept when your corona virus is confirmed or suspected. For example, if you have recently traveled abroad or have come in contact with someone who has returned from abroad or has met someone who has been found to be Corona positive, then you have isolation ward for a few days. In will be kept under watch and the targets will be seen.
How does vitamin D help increase immunity?
According to senior oncologist Tapaswini Pradhan, vitamin D supplements provide protection in preventing respiratory tract infections in most people. If we spend time in the sun for 15 minutes every day, then the body automatically supplies vitamin-D. The body produces 5,000 IU of vitamin D in ten minutes of sunlight with 40 percent of the exposed area, while around 1,000-4,000 IU daily is sufficient.
What are corona virus cov-2 and covid-19?
Simply put, COV-2 is a virus in the corona family that enters the human body and causes Kovid-19 disease. It belongs to a family whose infection can cause problems ranging from a cold to shortness of breath. This virus has never been seen before. The corona virus is 900 times smaller than human hair.
Can the corona virus Kovid-19 virus spread through the feces of an infected person?
According to rheumatologist and clinical immunologist Dr. Skanda Shukla, SARS-COV2 has the name 'Respiratory' in its name. This virus can spread by touching droplets (micro-drops) present in the air and these droplets after sitting on objects. Symptoms of Kovid-19 are also primarily associated with the respiratory system, but several case studies conducted in the past have also found stomach-related symptoms and have also detected RNA and / or whole viruses in fecal samples. Viruses have been confirmed. We are still beginning to know how and what is the relationship between SARS-COV2 with human digestive system. It will take time to know fully. It is feared that SARS-COV2-infected people (children and adults) are releasing the virus in the feces. Many of these are those whose RTPCR-tested samples from the nose and throat have become negative for the virus. That is, viruses are not found in the nose and throat, but continue to be found in the feces. Unless absolutely clear, adopt cleanliness in every way.
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