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Coronavirus Infections

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Coronaviruses are common viruses that most people get some time in their life. They are common throughout the world, and they can infect people and animals. Several different coronaviruses can infect people and make them sick. They usually cause mild to moderate upper-respiratory illness. But, some coronaviruses can cause severe illness.
Coronaviruses probably spread through the air by coughing or sneezing, or by close personal contact. If you get infected, symptoms may include

• Runny nose
• Cough
• Sore throat
• Fever

You may be able to reduce your risk of infection by washing your hands often with soap and water, not touching your eyes, nose, or mouth, and avoiding close contact with people who are sick. There is no vaccine to prevent coronavirus infection. There are no specific treatments. You can relieve symptoms with pain and fever medicines and rest.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

MEDICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA  

• Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)

Related Topics

• Pneumonia
• Traveler's Health
• Viral Infections
• Infections
• Lungs and Breathing

National Institutes of Health

• The primary NIH organization for research on Coronavirus Infections is the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

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• About Coronavirus(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) 

• Latest News

  • MERS Coronavirus Has Potential to Cause Pandemic: WHO(06/10/2013, Reuters Health)
  • MERS Virus May Never Become Big Threat in U.S., Experts Say(06/06/2013, HealthDay)
  • Italy Announces First Case of SARS-Like Coronavirus(05/31/2013, Reuters Health)
  • More News on Coronavirus Infections

• Prevention/Screening

  • Handwashing: Clean Hands Save Lives(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

• Specific Conditions

  • Frequently Asked Questions on Novel Coronavirus(World Health Organization)
  • Overview of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  • SARS Basics(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  • Also available in Spanish
  • Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)

• Related Issues

  • SARS Patients and Their Close Contacts(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  • Traveler's Health: Novel Coronavirus Called "MERS-CoV" in the Arabian Peninsula(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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• Clinical Trials

  • ClinicalTrials.gov: Coronavirus Infections(National Institutes of Health)
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• Journal Articles

  References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
  • Article: Infectious diseases. Amid heightened concerns, new name for novel coronavirus...
  • Article: Lessons learned from SARS outbreak prompt rapid response to new...
  • Article: Influenza. A decade after SARS, China's flu response wins cautious...
  • Coronavirus Infections -- see more articles
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• Organizations

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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  • National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
  • World Health Organization
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• Statistics

  • Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
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• Children

  • BAM! Stalking SARS(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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• Patient Handouts

  • Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
  • Also available in Spanish