How does Corona virus look like ?
Does it have eyes & ears ?
Does it Bite?
Does it Look Like Jadoo /PK or ,some Alien from Space ?
These are some of the innocent queries from equally unaware but innocent patients.
Corona Virus Is Just A Cell With Protoplasm and Nucleus,carrying DNA/RNA
Viruses are one among 4 microbes which are Not Visible to the Naked Eye
1)Viruses are tiniest among Microbes ( Dengue, SARS, Swine flu virus etc)
2)Next are Bacteria ( typhoid,cholera etc)
3)Parasites ( our food-pipe have enough of them !
& Malarial Parasite is Transmitted through Mosquito Bites. Human to human transmission is Not Possible)
4) Fungi ( look at the moist bread left in kitchen during rains & whitish green patches )
Though Edible fungi are Mushrooms.
Virus is a Cell-the Unit of Life having Protoplasm+ Nucleus+Thick Wall As a Covering
This Cell like Other Units of Life does have DNA/RNA
Difference between Corona Virus & other Viruses is the covering
Wall is thicker than wall of other viruses.
It is physically larger and harder with a thick skin ( reason that it tends to stay longer on surfaces !)
It Affects the Host through Thick Mucous Droplets but its infectious range is Lower than other viruses as its mass affects the distance it can travel before giving in to Gravity.
Corona Virus can travel only few meters.
Other viruses like Measles & Chickenpox are much lighter and remain Airborne on tiny surfaces & travel faster All Alone/ along with Dust Particles
Why should you wash hands with Soap & Water after touching surfaces?
Imagine the oily utensils in your kitchen
It is difficult to get rid of Oils on the surfaces & more soap & water is used to make utensils shining bright to be used again.
Soap & Water Kill this Virus Faster than Sanitizers.
Since Corona Virus has a Thick Wall, which does Not get broken by routine dis-infection using Spirit/Savlon/Betadine etc,
We Have to use Soap to Break its neck and kill it by breaking the thick wall covering this cell.
Detol Lotion Does Kill Hardened Viruses Like HIV & maybe Corona ( So Says the Label on Detol Solution)
My answer to curious patients who wants to know about looks of Corona Virus is that-
It Does Not Like the Spiky Picture shown here !! more
Does it Bite?
Does it Look Like Jadoo /PK or ,some Alien from Space ?
These are some of the innocent queries from equally unaware but innocent patients.
Corona Virus Is Just A Cell With Protoplasm and Nucleus,carrying DNA/RNA
Viruses are one among 4 microbes which are Not Visible to the Naked Eye
1)Viruses are tiniest among Microbes ( Dengue, SARS, Swine flu virus etc)
2)Next are Bacteria ( typhoid,cholera etc)
3)Parasites ( our food-pipe have enough of them !
& Malarial Parasite is Transmitted through Mosquito Bites. Human to human transmission is Not Possible)
4) Fungi ( look at the moist bread left in kitchen during rains & whitish green patches )
Though Edible fungi are Mushrooms.
Virus is a Cell-the Unit of Life having Protoplasm+ Nucleus+Thick Wall As a Covering
This Cell like Other Units of Life does have DNA/RNA
Difference between Corona Virus & other Viruses is the covering
Wall is thicker than wall of other viruses.
It is physically larger and harder with a thick skin ( reason that it tends to stay longer on surfaces !)
It Affects the Host through Thick Mucous Droplets but its infectious range is Lower than other viruses as its mass affects the distance it can travel before giving in to Gravity.
Corona Virus can travel only few meters.
Other viruses like Measles & Chickenpox are much lighter and remain Airborne on tiny surfaces & travel faster All Alone/ along with Dust Particles
Why should you wash hands with Soap & Water after touching surfaces?
Imagine the oily utensils in your kitchen
It is difficult to get rid of Oils on the surfaces & more soap & water is used to make utensils shining bright to be used again.
Soap & Water Kill this Virus Faster than Sanitizers.
Since Corona Virus has a Thick Wall, which does Not get broken by routine dis-infection using Spirit/Savlon/Betadine etc,
We Have to use Soap to Break its neck and kill it by breaking the thick wall covering this cell.
Detol Lotion Does Kill Hardened Viruses Like HIV & maybe Corona ( So Says the Label on Detol Solution)
My answer to curious patients who wants to know about looks of Corona Virus is that-
It Does Not Like the Spiky Picture shown here !! more
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Thanks to Dr.Neelam Nath for providing a very informative post for a layman to understand the virus menance. more
Apr 11
For information, that appeared in todays paper . It claims that the Spikes that apper in the images of Covid19 on the outer surfac , is to penetrate humman cells ; and the antibodies attack the spikes thereby preventing entry into human cell. The full information : https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/covid-19-kerala-gets-nod-for-trial-of-plasma-therapy/article31303701.ece more
Apr 10
Lymphocytes are low in cases of Corona virus and maybe it's an early indication of disease during career stage more
Apr 10
Thank you Dr. Neelam Nath for clarifying so many questions about Corona. more
Apr 10
true Doctor. But pl tell why Corona and Virus two words are together as Coronavirus for naming it? Why we don,t write it as As "Corona Virus'? It may look odd but the world Coronavirus more odd than my query. more
Apr 10
Appropriate & clear as a Crystal information about Catona V. As far as protection from COVID19 , is it absolutely necessary to wear on the Mask even as we step out . Should it not be enough when there are people around us at les than a meter distance, Like when one stand in the Q , or enters the Stores more
Apr 10
