MERS-CoV, new diseases that threaten the world

MERS-CoV, new diseases that threaten the world

Another type of new diseases emerging and potentially become a global epidemic, MERS-CoV. What is MERS CoV? What kind of symptoms thereof? And, the prevention of just about anything you can do to avoid this disease? Although there has been no report on the fall of Indonesia's victims, MERS-CoV (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome-Corona Virus) remains to look out for, especially during the Hajj, Pilgrims just returned from Arabia, home country, the emergence of this disease.

MERS-CoV itself caused by viral infection of Corona, one of the types of viruses with a virus the cause of SARS.

Therefore, the symptoms were not much different with SARS disease, with the main indications such as fever, sneezing, and coughing, which eventually led to the deaths of several serious complications that occur such as Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) with multiorgan failure, renal failure, koagulopati consumer, and perikarditis as well as severe pneumonia.

The Corona Virus Spread

Due to the increasingly widespread deployment from April 2011 to early 2013, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued warnings since last May to be aware of the threat of it spreading.

Not known clearly the origin of the virus is spreading, however, some researchers suspect that the spread of the virus comes from one of the many kinds of Bats found in the area of the Middle East.

The conclusion was reached after researchers found a genetic match is 100 percent on the virus that infects bats the first human kind who are infected.

There are other speculations among the researchers mention that in addition to bats, Camels are also thought to be strongly associated with the origin of the virus and the spread of Corona, which found antibodies against the virus in the bodies of animals typical of the Middle East.

The mechanism of spread of the virus from animals to humans Corona was examined to date, although there are allegations that the first human infected may have accidentally inhaling dried Bat dung dust infected.

Currently, researchers are investigating the possibility of other animals who become mediators virus Corona in order to deal with the widespread dissemination of this disease, given that this type of virus is said to be more easily transmissible between humans, with the impact of the more deadly than SARS.

Handling Of MERS-CoV

Because it is still classified as a new disease, there has been no specific vaccine that can prevent the onset of this disease. However, prevention remains can be done by strengthening the immune system of your body.

For example, before you leave for Hajj, keep your body fitness with the intake of nutrients and enough rest. At least, this will help your body perform its role in warding off virus attacks. Alternatively, use a mask and keep your body and environment sanitation where you live.

However, what if this virus were to infect your body? Just like the case of cancer, the key is a fast and precise handling due to mutations of the virus very quickly that the slowness of Corona treatment given will further improve the mortality of this disease.

Until now, the treatment given is just focused on the treatment of the complications of this disease will be. Isolation and quarantine measures might be undertaken to prevent the spread of diseases of MERS-CoV.