07:58 PM Thursday 09 November 2023
Books – Muhammad Amin:
A state of anxiety prevails around the world after a group of scientists warned of the possibility of the emergence of a more disastrous pandemic of Covid-19 infection, known as Paramyxovirus.
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The scientific team described this global pandemic as a “major pandemic,” because it includes many viruses, some of which pose a great danger to the respiratory system.
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In this regard, Dr. Amjad Al-Haddad, Director of the Allergy and Immunity Center at the Serum and Vaccine Institute, said that the major Paramyxovirus epidemic includes more than 70 deadly viruses, such as the Nipah virus, which increases the risk of encephalitis.
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Al-Haddad added that the major epidemic also includes respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), measles, and mumps, in addition to a deadly virus whose symptoms are similar to influenza, known as Epstein-Barr.
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The allergy and immunology consultant confirmed that the major epidemic is more dangerous than the Corona virus, because vaccines have been developed to prevent it, while for Paramyxovirus viruses, scientists have not yet discovered a vaccine for them, with the exception of measles.
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He explained that the major epidemic viruses are not widespread in Egypt yet, however, the immune system must be strengthened, to prevent infection with them in the future, by:
– Follow a healthy diet.
– Keep the body hydrated, by drinking water and warm fluids.
– Take nutritional supplements under the supervision of a doctor.
– Wash hands well with running water and soap.
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Al-Haddad concluded his speech by noting that the symptoms of the major epidemic are:
– Headache.
– Cough.
– High body temperature.
– Chest pain.
– Breathing difficulties.
– Nasal and throat congestion.
– Runny nose.
– Severe pain in the muscles and joints.
– Tummy ache.
– Diarrhea.
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