A 45-year-old woman in Kolkata has been diagnosed with Human Coronavirus HKU1. This virus causes upper respiratory tract illnesses like the common cold. There are seven human coronaviruses including 229E, NL63, and more. Here’s what you need to know. Tap to read!
What is the case?
A 45-year-old woman from Kolkata has been suffering from persistent fever, cold, and cough for the past 15 days showing all the signs of human coronavirus HKU1.
What are its symptoms?
The symptoms of human coronavirus HKU1 can vary from person to person but there are a few common symptoms.
Fever
If the fever is persistent and stays for a long time, it can be indicated as a symptom of human coronavirus HKU1.
Runny Nose
The nasal lining inflames and produces extra mucus when the virus enters the body making the nose runny.
What are the other symptoms?
The other symptoms of the HKU1 virus include cough, headaches, sore throat, and in severe cases, pneumonia and bronchitis.
Which people are at risk?
People with chronic lung disease, cardiopulmonary diseases, weak immune systems, infants, elderly people, pregnant women, and more.
How to prevent HKU1?
Preventive measures, such as washing your hands with soap, staying home if you’re sick, avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth, and more.
Information Credits
According to PubMed, human coronavirus is also likely to affect people with respiratory and neurological diseases. It is advisable to consult a healthcare professional if you are experiencing any symptoms of it.