Anger: also known as hydrophobia, due to the fact that the swallowing muscles contract, causing pain when ingesting water or other foods; is caused by Lyssavirus, and compromises the individual's central nervous system, leading to death in more than 99% of cases. It is transmitted by the bite, scratch or lick of mammals containing the virus. There is a serum and vaccine against rabies, which are important vehicles to prevent the manifestation of the disease. In case of accidents involving animals, such as those described, the wound site must be washed with soap and water, and the affected individual must be referred to the medical service.
Cold: most colds are caused by Rhinovirus. This and other viruses responsible for this disease infect the nasal mucosa and can invade the throat, sinuses and other regions of the respiratory system. Sneezing, nasal congestion and increased mucus in this region are some of its characteristics, which are less intense than the symptoms caused by the flu. Transmission occurs through contact with the virus eliminated in the saliva or nasal secretions of sick people, which can resist for hours on objects and surfaces.
Rubella: with manifestations of fever, cough, nasal obstruction and other flu-like symptoms (in addition to the form of contagion), is also characterized by the appearance of small pink spots on the skin. The cure for this disease, caused by Rubivirus, usually occurs spontaneously, without sequelae. However, pregnant women deserve special attention, as the virus can cross the placenta and infect the fetus, which can present sequelae such as deafness and heart disease. There is a vaccine for rubella.
THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH WARNS:
Self-medication can have unwanted and unanticipated effects, as the wrong medicine not only does not cure, it can worsen your health.
By Mariana Araguaia
Graduated in Biology
Source: Brazil School - https://brasilescola.uol.com.br/biologia/raiva-resfriado-rubeola.htm
