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The COVID-19 coronavirus is a new type of virus that first appeared in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019. It reached Europe in January 2020. The risk of getting infected is very high because the COVID-19 coronavirus is spread by airborne droplets. Children can be carriers, so it was decided to close schools, kindergartens and nurseries. What are the symptoms of the coronavirus in children? How to help the youngest patients?
COVID-19 disease is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. It is the same type as the SARS virus responsible for severe acute respiratory syndrome and the MERS (Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome) virus. It was first recognized in the Chinese city of Wuhan in the Hubei province, which led to its closure as part of preventive measures.
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The symptoms of the COVID-19 coronavirus are similar to those of the flu and a cold. The main ones are: cough, shortness of breath and fever. They may be accompanied by muscle aches, headache and general body weakness. The virus can be asymptomatic or very severe – most often in people with comorbidities (mainly related to heart failure).
Recent reports by scientists talk about atypical symptoms of the disease, such as diarrhea, gastrointestinal discomfort, and also indicate a loss of taste and smell.
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If you are not sure if your child’s symptoms match the coronavirus infection, consult your doctor. At haloDoctor.pl, you can arrange an online teleconsultation with a pediatrician. Get help quickly and without leaving your home.
The COVID-19 coronavirus is spread by airborne droplets. It multiplies in the host’s cells, taking complete control of its production system. For this reason, preventive measures are very important, including wearing protective masks by sick people so that they do not infect other people.
Compared to adults and seniors, children suffer from the COVID-19 coronavirus very mildly or asymptomatically. It was the same with the SARS and MERS epidemics. The most frequently reported cases concerned the youngest patients who had contact with people infected with COVID-19. After 1-2 weeks, however, the children recovered.
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In the event of symptoms of the COVID-19 coronavirus in children (coughing, elevated body temperature and shortness of breath), it is necessary to report to the nearest infectious diseases ward or call the hotline as soon as possible.
The coronavirus test can be done without leaving your home. At Medonet Market you can buy a home RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. Perform the examination quickly and safely.
How can I protect my children from infection?
During the epidemiological threat, children should stay at home under the care of their parents. Before each meal or play, make sure that their hands are clean. Children tend to pick up objects from the ground and put them in their mouths.
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