How COVID-19 Affects the Body

#Coronavirus #COVID-19 #Virus

COVID-19 is the short name for the disease known as novel coronavirus disease 2019. Coronaviruses are a large group of similar viruses. Some are known to infect humans, such as SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV. The one that causes COVID-19 is called SARS-CoV-2. All coronaviruses are named for the crown-like “spikes” that cover their surface, called spike, or “S,” proteins. Inside the virus, genetic material, called RNA, is made up of genes. Genes carry the information to make more copies of the virus. The virus can infect you if it enters your mouth, nose, or lungs. Inside your body, the S protein of the virus locks to a receptor on the surface of one of your cells. This can trigger the virus to enter the cell in a couple of ways. It may cause the virus to fuse with the cell surface, then release its genes into the cell. Or, the cell may pull the virus inside by enclosing it in a sac. Once inside, the virus can fuse to the sac and release its genes. Next, the genes use a structure in your cell, called a ribosome, to make new copies of the virus. The new viruses travel to the surface of the cell. There, they can leave to infect more cells. In the meantime, viral S proteins left on the surface of the infected cell can cause it to fuse with nearby healthy cells, forming a giant cell. This may be another way for the virus to spread between cells. People may be infected with COVID-19 for two to fourteen days before symptoms appear. The three main symptoms of COVID-19 are: a fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Other symptoms may include: tiredness, body aches, stuffy nose, sore throat, diarrhea and vomiting, loss of appetite, and loss of smell. Most people have a mild illness and can recover at home. Some people who have the virus may not get sick at all or may show no symptoms. But, if you have trouble breathing, or any other symptoms that are severe, call your doctor or the emergency room. They will tell you what to do. For most people who have the virus, the risk for serious illness is thought to be low. People sixty-five years and older may have a higher risk for serious illness. And, people of any age may be at high-risk if they have underlying conditions, such as: chronic lung disease or asthma; serious heart conditions; diabetes; severe obesity; chronic kidney disease, and liver disease. High-risk groups also include people with a weakened immune system, including: those on certain medications, such as corticosteroids; people in cancer treatment; and those with HIV or AIDS. Even if you aren’t in a high-risk group, it’s important to practice social distancing, which means keeping at least two meters, or six feet, between you and other people. This helps prevent infections and serious illness in others as well as yourself. For up-to-date information about COVID-19 and other ways to prevent its spread, visit the CDC website.

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[BMN_Prime]

My mom's friend got it and getting tested this monday, wish me and my mom luck. Edit: it was negative 🙂

[raksharani]

The first rule of 2021: do not ask about 2020

[Jakesullyy]

That's the finest animation I've ever seen.

[oast]

Praying for all the covid patients ..
From Bangladesh...

[chocolatelover]

Who else is positive, while watching this?

[Unbeatable]

I became a fan of this channel!


You are doing great, Nucleus!
Please keep us updated...

[cordingkarma]

I got covid around 4 to 5 days ago and I have experienced every single symptom mentioned except diarrhea/vomiting and loss of appetite. Right now currently I'm doing better and I am mainly suffering from loss of smell and taste and it sucks. I'm starting to feel some shortness of breath and a little chest pain. I'll give it one more day and if they get worse I'll definitely go to the hospital. Please quarantine. I am 19 years old and have never been extremely sick in my life and I thought covid would not hit me as hard as it did because I usually recovered from anything in like 4 days with minimal treatment. Please stay safe guys.

[dawnhoran]

Thank you for the excellent tutorial. I would also have mentioned that the virus not only enters via mouth, nose, and lungs but also the eyes.

[media]

It's great to be updated. Stay safe!

[elijahwalker]

Y'all make the best animations for everything.

[jessicakhaleesi]

Very interesting video.
It’s important to spread this information.

[KaylaPercy-xggr]

POV You search this up because you have Covid

[vladimirputin]

I had covid last December. I honestly thought I was going to die. I was gasping for air every time I coughed (diagnosed with pneumonia after 4 doctor visits) and my temperature got to 105 once. Worst 2 weeks of my life.

[HamzahMHamid]

I watched a lot of covid-19 videos, this is the simplest and good explanation ever, thanks.

[sephangelo]

By the way, a friend of mine died several years ago for having Type 2 diabetes.

The result of having lack of exercise and lack of physical education.

Died at age 31.

[abhijeetmhetre]

One of the most informative video about covid-19 ever seen

[saigirishj]

I would like to hv a video on calvin Could u plz do that for

[iyvgbqf]

I've been at the hospital because of covid-19, diagnosed with massive pneumonia and epilepsy seizures. Personally I have more than 10 chronic illnesses and it's miracle that I am still alive 🙏 it's not a joke! This virus Is real thing! Guys, take care!

[ksubswithoutanyvideoscha]

The next generation would probably live with a mask on thinking ‘Mouth’ is now a private part

[OccasionalThespian]

this channel explains every biological /anatomical and generally scientific worry of mine better than the teachers at my school who are supposed to teach me those