Several times we go to the doctor and hear the following sentence: you have virus! But, after all, what are viruses?
At viruses can be defined as diseases caused by virus. These pathologies are the most diverse, however, the symptoms often end up being quite similar, which makes it difficult to identify the causative agent. Among the most common symptoms of viruses, stand out fever, body pain, joint pain, headache, vomiting and diarrhea.
Upon noticing these symptoms, a physician should be consulted immediately. Therefore, it is worth remembering that if an acquaintance had a virus with similar symptoms, this does not mean that his illness is the same. Therefore, don't self-medicate and strictly follow the recommendations of a healthcare professional.
A major problem currently observed is the use of the term virus without knowing which microorganism is the cause of the disease. That's where the big problem lies. Viruses do not have great forms of treatment, and there are few pathologies that present efficient drugs. Therefore,
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The correct diagnosis of a disease is essential for an effective treatment, since some measures are good for certain pathologies and not for others. Therefore, when suspecting a virus, it is important to be very attentive to the minimum symptoms and describe them to the doctor, as this can help in identifying the disease. In addition, never accept a diagnosis without performing tests, whether clinical or laboratory.
Below are some of the main diseases caused by viruses:
AIDS - Transmitted by the HIV virus.
Chickenpox - Transmitted by the Varicella-Zoster virus.
Mumps - Transmitted by the Paramyxovirus virus.
Dengue - Transmitted by DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3 and DENV-4 viruses.
Yellow fever - Transmitted by the yellow fever virus.
The flu - Transmitted by the Influenza virus.
Herpes simplex- Transmitted by the human herpes virus.
Infantile paralysis- Transmitted by the Poliovirus virus.
Anger - Transmitted by the Lyssavirus virus.
Rubella- Transmitted by the Rubella virus.
By Ma. Vanessa dos Santos
Would you like to reference this text in a school or academic work? Look:
SANTOS, Vanessa Sardinha dos. "What is a virus?"; Brazil School. Available in: https://brasilescola.uol.com.br/o-que-e/biologia/o-que-e-virose.htm. Accessed on June 27, 2021.
