Here is how coronavirus affects the human body

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Dubai - Once the genetic material is inserted, human cells then produce more virus particles. Patients may require a ventilator to help them breathe. According to data from China, this happens to 1 in 7 people.

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Published: Sun 5 Apr 2020, 1:28 PM

Last updated: Sun 5 Apr 2020, 4:14 PM

The covid-19 coronavirus is spread from human to human. The virus is spread or transmitted similarly to influenza and the way that any other respiratory pathogens spread. 
According to World Economic Forum, when an infected person coughs or sneezes, respiratory droplets are produced. These droplets may land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby. Alternatively, it can be inhaled into the lungs. It can also be spread through a kiss or other contacts with saliva, touching an infected person's hands or face, or by touching contaminated surfaces.
One the virus enters the body, the particles reach the throat, hook onto cells and insert their genetic material. Once the genetic material is inserted, human cells then produce more virus particles. As the virus multiplies it moves down the throat.
A fever or cough might develop to fight off the virus. In severe cases when the virus reaches the lungs it causes inflammation, which makes it hard for the lungs to supply oxygen to the bloodstream. This causes the lungs fill up with fluid which leads to difficulty breathing.
The symptoms of most coronaviruses are like any other upper respiratory infection, including stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, coughing, shortness of breath, headaches, and a fever. In most cases, you won't know whether you have a coronavirus or a different cold-causing virus, such as Rhinovirus, which is easily treated with over the counter medication.
Regarding respiratory viruses, people are thought to be most contagious when the infection is at its peak. With Covid-19 there have been reports of spread from an infected patient with no symptoms at all.
Patients may require a ventilator to help them breathe. According to data from China, this happens to 1 in 7 people. However, the majority had underlying health issues and a weak immune system.
In the 6% who become critically ill, lung inflammation is so severe that the body struggles to get enough oxygen to survive.


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