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THE COLD VIRUS
By: Cuan Bailey, Caswell Wyatt, Alex Smith
What is the cold virus? The cold virus is a viral infection of
nose/throat It is the most common of all diseases You know you have it when: Your nose and throat get inflamed You produce a lot of mucus Although it may feel bad it is usually harmless
How old is the cold virus? The cold virus dates back about 200
years ago The virus originated in birds Since then it has crossed to the
human species There is over 200 different viruses
that cause the cold virus The cold virus usually lasts from 4-14
days
Symptoms
Burning feeling in the nose or throat Sneezing Runny nose A feeling of tiredness and sickness Coughing Stuffy or congested nose
How symptoms appear
Most colds are cause by rhinoviruses These are invisible droplets in the air we
breathe or things we touch Rhinoviruses infiltrate the protective lining of
the nose/throat This triggers an immune reaction that can
cause a throat sore and headache Makes it hard to breathe through the nose
How Symptoms Appear Cont.
A cold virus attaches to the lining of your nose/throat
Your immune system sends white blood cells out to attack
If you have not already encountered that exact strain of the virus:
The initial attack fails and your body sends in reinforcements
Is their any treatment?
Their have been studies that a mineral zinc could help
It suppress the length and the severity of the virus
There are several vaccines for the cold virus
No vaccines can treat all types of the virus
How it spreads
Spread by sneezing onto another person
Shaking hands with someone with a cold
Touching an object the victim has touched
Direct contact like kissing doesn’t pass the virus effectively
Cold virus most susceptible to The cold virus is the most
susceptible to children Also susceptible to adults with
children around them. But all people are susceptible to the
cold virus.
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