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What you need to know about viral diseases?
There is a very long-standing liaison between human beings and
virus that wander unreservedly in our environment. Virus has a
long history of disconcerting people. A virus is a microorganism
that is not visible to the naked eye. It is highly contagious
and communicable. A virus attacks and clips to a living cell of
the human body. It then discharges its DNA or RNA, which smashes
the original genetic material and functioning of the cell. But
before the victimized cell expires, it leaves or releases more
of that virus. The virus multiplied in such a fashion impedes
the growth and working of other healthy cells too, so much so
that sooner or later the entire body comes in its grips.
However, the immune system of the body endeavors its best to
brawl the viral attack. But it does not succeed in all the
cases. Due to this reason, the doctors and dieticians prescribe
a healthy diet rich in nutrition that strengthens the resistance
of the body.
The Residence and Transmission of Virus- there are different
types of viruses known. Some infect humans, others animals and a
few affect both. Viruses are everywhere in our surroundings.
They can be transmitted via the food we eat, air we breathe,
water we drink, sexual contact etc.
Some common Viral Infections- there are some well known viruses
and the diseases caused by them.
· HIV virus is one that destroys the cells in the immune system
of our body. It is therefore named as HIV i.e. Human
Immunodeficiency Virus. HIV takes the form of AIDS at an
advanced later stage. HIV virus reaches the human body through
several ways such as- via sex with a partner who is already
living with HIV, though infected mother's milk to her child,
through human saliva, HIV contaminated needles, syringes and so
forth.
Thus, one should be very cautious regarding all these factors.
Completely safety should be observed to avert lifelong HIV
infection especially because no adequate cure is yet available
to eliminate the effect of HIV.
· Hepatitis is even caused by virus. Since different kinds of
viruses are at work, there are different types of hepatitis.
These viruses harm
the human liver, which results in its burning
or inflammation.
Hepatitis A and E spread via the food and water of the infected
person and through anal sex. There exists a vaccine for
hepatitis A but not for E. Hepatitis B is caused by unprotected
sex, childbirth and contact with infected person. Vaccination is
available for hepatitis B and it is better nowadays to get
vaccinated against it. This sterilization also ceases the threat
to be caught by hepatitis D in future. Hepatitis C virus is
transferred by the way of contaminated blood and is cured
through medicines.
A possible prevention to hepatitis is to maintain hygiene and
vigilance in matters of sex and contacts with other persons.
· West Nile Virus is known for causing diseases in animals,
birds as well as humans. In humans the WNV reaches through the
bite of an infected mosquito. Once the virus enters an
individual's blood, it can get transferred to all those who come
in contact with it though blood transfusions, organ transplants,
breastfeed and so forth. In order to prevent oneself from the
WNV, check the population of mosquitoes in your area and near
your house. Don't allow water logging, open bins, unhygienic
sanitation, open pits etc. in your vicinity . Medication through
drugs and no vaccination per se is present for WNV.
· Mostly the Asian and African continents encounter the threat
of Polio Virus. This virus can result in a minor to complete
paralysis. The poliovirus can infect person of any age. Due to
the lack of hygiene this virus comes in the air through human
feces and gets circulated. It enters the human body through his
mouth and makes its way to the intestines. This virus
particularly damages the legs of the person. The paralysis in
legs due to poliovirus cannot be cured. It also destroys the
respiratory system by making the breathing muscles immobile.
Most often polio hits the infants. Polio drops and vaccines are
available everywhere. People should take them and give these to
their kids too.
About the author:
Mansi gupta writes about
viral diseases topics.
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