What are the different types of viral diseases? How does it transform into the human body?
Types Of Viral Diseases And Their Impact On The Human Body
Viral diseases are diseases caused by viruses. They are highly infectious and contagious and can be transmitted easily, generally via infection droplets. However, using shared towels and handkerchiefs can also cause this transmission. Transmission varies from disease to disease. The most common viral infection is the cold and flu.
Have you ever noticed that if someone sneezes twice or thrice, your nose starts to irritate, and you might get a sneeze or two? Why does this happen?
The answer is that colds and flu are caused by viruses. When a person sneezes or coughs, the tiny droplets that he releases contain millions of viruses that attack our bodies. The infection can be caused in a minimum amount of time. Using towels and handkerchiefs of people suffering from cold and flu can also cause you infection.
Chicken poxes are also caused by a virus. This is the reason behind the isolation of a person who is infected with chicken pox.
There are some fatal viral diseases-
1. Herpes caused by Herpes Simplex virus and transmitted via sexual contact.
2. AIDS (Acquired immuno deficiency syndrome) caused by the HIV. This virus is transmitted through sexual contact. However, it cannot be transferred by using towels of an AIDS patient. It can also be transmitted by talking to or living with an AIDS patient. There are several myths, and thus people misbehave and leave people suffering from AIDS. This can only be transmitted through sexual contact or blood transfusion, sharing needles and syringes, not by talking to or living with such patients.
3. COVID-19
The most troublesome disease of the year. This is caused by a virus – coronavirus. It gets transmitted through infected droplets. That is, when a person sneezes or coughs, they release droplets. These droplets consist of millions of viruses. It is thus very important to follow the guidelines designed to prevent infection. Proper social distancing, wearing masks, and proper sanitization can keep you safe.
Thus, viral infections can only be prevented through social distancing and by taking continuous precautions. Meeting or coming in physical contact with infected people can harm you, too.
– Written By Manpreet
