Covid-19 Flashcards
1
Q
What causes Covid-19?
A
SARS-Cov2
2
Q
Who gets it worse
A
People with pre-exposed conditions:
- asthma
- high blood pressure
- high cholesterol
-diabetes
- COPD
3
Q
What are the symptoms
A
Fever, Chills, Molase, Lethargy
4
Q
How do we identify/diagnose it
A
Rapid serology antibody test
ELISA
Diagnostic RT-PCR swab test
5
Q
How do we treat?
A
We treat the symptoms, by giving Tylenol and having them isolate.
6
Q
Can we Prevent?
A
Yes by wearing a mask, washing hands properly, social distancing and getting vaccines
7
Q
At least 3 historical facts
A
- For viruses that use host cells, most of those mistakes aren’t fixed
- New strains come from the accumulation of mutations
- if your hands are dirty, greasy or its been awhile since since using soap and water, then hand sanitizer won’t be good
