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While the COVD-19 coronavirus is extremely dangerous, some people experience it asymptomatically. So, is the body able to fight the infection on its own? This question was asked by dr hab. n. med. Tomasz Dzieśćtkowski, a virologist from the Medical University of Warsaw.
The COVDI-19 coronavirus appeared relatively recently. It was detected in the Chinese city of Wuhan in the Hubei province at the end of 2019. At that time, characteristic symptoms of virus infection were noticed, which were then described by the World Health Organization. These include a dry cough, high fever (over 38 degrees Celsius), and shortness of breath that come together. They may be associated with muscle aches, anosmia (sudden loss of smell), sore throat and general body weakness.
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Due to the fact that these symptoms also appear with flu and colds, it was difficult to initially make a diagnosis. Only laboratory studies have confirmed that this is a new type of coronavirus, COVID-19, which affects the upper respiratory tract, impairing their function. The coronavirus disease can be asymptomatic, mild or severe.
Can the body fight the coronavirus infection on its own? Dr hab. n. med. Tomasz Dzieciatkowski admits that the body is able to fight COVID-19. Most people recovered on their own. However, there is one very key issue to remember – due to the infectivity of this virus, each case of SARS-CoV-2 requires isolation and quarantine in a hospital setting.
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The severe course of the COVID-19 coronavirus is characterized by severe symptoms that do not go away with the administration of anti-symptom medications. In this case, hospitalization is unconditionally required. Some patients may develop bacterial superinfections, require treatment with antibiotics and are treated with antibiotics. In some cases, it is required to connect the patient to a ventilator to facilitate breathing.
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