Hyderabad: Patients start to show acute respiratory disorder in 2 days
4 years, 11 months ago

Hyderabad: Patients start to show acute respiratory disorder in 2 days

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The first 41 patients who caught the Coronaviurs in China have shown that it takes only two days for the symptoms to go from breathlessness to acute respiratory distress syndrome, according to a study published in The Lancet. Comparison with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome virus shows that while the 2019-nCOV mimics SARS there are differences in the presentations. The Lancet study stated that the prevention methods was of utmost importance in the healthcare sector as those caring for patients could become infected. Dr Ramana Prasad, a pulmonologist, explained, “The target cells presently are in the lower airway which means that mild symptoms of sore throat, sneezing and rhinorrhoea must not be ignored.” The transmission through faecal matter and urine is being suspected but it is not clear yet whether it has occurred as stated the scientist in the journal.

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Hyderabad reports spike in mysterious respiratory virus cases: Report
1 year, 4 months ago

Hyderabad reports spike in mysterious respiratory virus cases: Report

Live Mint  

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2 years, 3 months ago

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India Today  

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4 years, 2 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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4 years, 8 months ago

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The Hindu  

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4 years, 9 months ago

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The Hindu  

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4 years, 10 months ago

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Firstpost  

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4 years, 10 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Avoid frozen meat, shaking hands while greeting in public: Delhi govt advisory on coronavirus
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India Today  

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India TV News  

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4 years, 11 months ago

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India Today  

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4 years, 11 months ago

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Firstpost  

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Coronavirus death toll soars to 132 in China, confirmed infections about 6,000
4 years, 11 months ago

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India Today  

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Gaps in our knowledge of coronavirus origin need fulfilment: Study
4 years, 11 months ago

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The Hindu  

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4 years, 11 months ago

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India Today  

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LA Times  

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India TV News  

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4 years, 11 months ago

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India TV News  

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4 years, 11 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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4 years, 11 months ago

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India TV News  

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4 years, 11 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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JFK, SF and LAX airports to screen for Chinese coronavirus
4 years, 11 months ago

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Daily Mail  

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5 years ago

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CNN  

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5 years ago

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ABC  

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