The virus named SARS-CoV-2, which belongs to the coronavirus family, has affected the whole world in a short time, starting from a single person in late 2019.
How is Corona Transmitted?
Although the Covid-19 disease caused by this virus is easily overcome by many people, some people have a severe illness and may die as a result. The greatest hope in eliminating this disease, which has no definitive cure, is a vaccine. However, it takes a certain amount of time to find a vaccine, successfully complete clinical trials, and receive the necessary approval. In this process, the coronavirus epidemic can be brought under control by the individual, society and managers doing their part, taking into account the suggestions of the experts and acting consciously.
During the pandemic; In order to minimize the damage that may occur in many areas such as health, social and economy, the course of the disease in the society must be under control. Peoples; It would be useful to inform about the transmission routes of the virus, the signs and symptoms of the disease, the importance of isolation in sick and contact persons. The rate of spread of the virus can be reduced if the society acts consciously in general and follows the rules set to control the epidemic. So fewer people get the virus, fewer people get sick, and fewer people need hospitalization. There is a decrease in the number of people who lost their lives due to the epidemic. Issues such as the mode of transmission of the virus and who can transmit the virus are of great importance in terms of both individual and public health. Various modes of transmission have been described for the coronavirus.
- The first of these is contamination via droplets. Person carrying the virus; When you cough, talk, sneeze, breathe, virus-laden droplets are released into the air. The virus is transmitted by inhaling these droplets by people at close range. Respiratory spread is the most basic among the ways of corona transmission.
- The virus can also spread by placing the virus-laden droplets on various surfaces and objects. The person who comes into contact with the contaminated surface; you can get a virus by taking your hands to your mouth, nose, eyes� It may be. Although it is thought that the transmission that takes place in this way may be possible in the spread of the virus, there is enough data on the subject.
- In cases such as coughing, talking or sneezing of virus-infected people, the droplets spread around may hang in the air for a certain period of time. Virus-laden droplets suspended in the air and traveling distance can be effective in the spread of corona, especially in closed areas. Children who get the virus in their body often get rid of the virus without showing any symptoms. During this period, the child is likely to infect his/her immediate surroundings with a virus. In addition, the viral load of children under the age of 5 who survived the Covid-19 mildly may be higher than that of adults. In such cases, the contagiousness of the child may increase.
Another issue that is very effective in preventing the spread of Corona is hand hygiene. Touching surfaces contaminated with the virus and then taking the hands to the face poses a risk of transmission. Where hand washing is possible, it is recommended to wash hands with soap for at least 20 seconds. When hand washing is not possible, hand hygiene should be provided with antiseptic solutions containing at least 70% alcohol.
Crowded places, closed areas with insufficient ventilation, environments with close contact; In places with a high risk of corona contamination, the person should take the measures listed more strictly.
Ko Can corona be transmitted during the incubation period?
Among the most curious subjects during the pandemic process, there are questions such as 'How many days does the corona appear?', 'What is the corona incubation period?', 'How many days is the corona incubation period?' There are different stages in the development of Covid-19 disease, and the level of infectivity can be variable at each stage.
Contagion during the Incubation Period
Coronavirus incubation period; It refers to the time between the ingestion of the virus into the body and the onset of symptoms. The incubation period of coronavirus is 2-14 days. However, it has been reported most frequently as 5 days. In other words, a person begins to show signs of illness about 5 days after receiving the virus in his body and the PCR test is positive.
The virus can be transmitted during the incubation period. In other words, the person can transmit the virus to healthy people before showing any symptoms. In studies on the spread of the virus, it has been reported that some people tested positive for coronavirus 1-3 days before they started to show symptoms. Based on this data, it has been seen that there is a possibility that people can spread the virus before they go into the symptomatic stage. Incubation period contagion; can occur through inhalation of the virus or contact with contaminated surfaces. It is wrong for people to think that they will not transmit the virus to their immediate surroundings because they do not show any symptoms of COVID-19. It is helpful for people with suspected COVID-19 to take the necessary precautions, regardless of whether they show symptoms or not.
Contagion After Symptoms Start
A person may spread the virus while showing signs and symptoms of the disease after being infected with the virus. For example, a person who has a cough problem, which is one of the common symptoms of COVID-19, causes virus-laden droplets to scatter into the air when coughing. Transmission occurs when a healthy person inhaling the scattered droplets ingests the virus into his body. Research into the ways in which the coronavirus spreads continues around the world. According to the latest information, a person with COVID-19; The first 3 days after you start to show symptoms is when you are most contagious. Infectiousness decreases in the later stages of the disease.
Asymptomatic Transmission
Asymptomatic cases, bodies the virus� They are people who do not show any symptoms even though they carry them. Identifying asymptomatic people in the community is quite difficult since no symptoms are seen in the individuals in this group. Various studies have been conducted on the spread of the virus from asymptomatic people to healthy people. However, in these studies, there was no clear answer to the question of how effective transmission from asymptomatic people is in the spread of the virus. Some experts consider asymptomatic carriers to be a key factor in the expansion of COVID-19. It should be noted that individuals who appear completely healthy may be asymptomatic carriers. Coronavirus precautions should be strictly followed in contact with any person showing or not showing symptoms.
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