COVID - 19

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FANY AMELIA PUTRI

MISNAWATI
SRI MEILINDA NABILA
WIDYA FEBRIANI
 Covid – 19 (Corona Virus Disease - 19) are a
large family of viruses that cause disease in
human and animals. In humans, it usually
causes respiratory tract infections, ranging
from the common cold to serious illness such
as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
(SARS).

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Symptoms of Covid-19
In general, there are three
general symptoms that can
indicate a person is infected
with the corona virus :
✢ Fever (body temperature
above 38°C)
✢ Dry cough
✢ Hard to breath
There are several other
symptoms that can also appear
in Corona virus infection
although it less common :
✢ Diarrhea
✢ Headache
✢ Conjunctivitis
✢ Loss of ability to taste
✢ Loss of ability to smell
✢ Rash on the skin
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Mode of Transmission
A person can get COVID-19 in various ways :

Holding mouth or
Accidentally inhale nose without
the droplets of washing hands first
Have close contact
saliva that come out after touching an
with people with
when a person with object that has
COVID-19
COVID-19 coughs or been splashed by
sneezes. aperson with
COVID-19.

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To confirm the diagnosis, examinations
such as :
• Rapid test, to detect antibodies produced by teh body
in fighting the Corona virus.

• Rapid antigen test, to detect antigens, namely proteins

that are on the outside of the virus.

• Swab test or PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) test, to

detect the Corona virus in the lining of the nose.

• CT scan or chest X-ray, to detect infiltrates or fluid in

the lungs.

• Complete blood test, to check the levels of white blood

cells and C-reactive protein.
Prevention
✢ Apply physical distancing
✢ Use a mask when you are active in public or crowded places.
✢ Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or a hand
sanitizier.
✢ Don’t touch your eyes, mouth and nose before washing your
hands.
✢ Increase endurance by living a healthy lifestyle.
✢ Avoid contact with people with COVID-19.
✢ Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or
sneeze.
✢ Keep the environment clean and clean the house.

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Treatment
✢ Referring patiens with severe symptoms for
treatment and quarantine at a referral hospital.
✢ Prescribing fever and pain relievers thet are safe
and in accordance with the patient’s condition.
✢ Encouraging patients to self-isolate and get
adequate rest.
✢ Advise patients to drink lots of water to maintain
body fluid levels.

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