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Coronavirus Infection

传染科

Common symptoms

发烧、胸腔积液、腹泻、咽痛

The pathology of disease

Coronaviruses named for solar-corona-like E1 spikes; named 1975. Respiratory infection, all ages, children; mainly URTI; some diarrhea/bronchitis/pneumonia/pleural effusion.

Common Symptoms

Fever; pleural effusion; diarrhea; sore throat

Causes and Pathogenesis

ssRNA coronavirus; at least 6 human serotypes (229E/OC43 widespread). Primary isolation difficult (ciliated human embryo trachea); 229E grows on diploid fibroblasts; OC43/OC38 in mouse brain. Ciliated epithelial replication; direct cytopathy + immune-mediated; ciliary loss, epithelial vacuolization/necrosis, alveolar collapse, interstitial mononuclear infiltrate; bacterial superinfection → neutrophils/pus/abscess.

Treatment

TCM, supportive therapy

Preventive Measures

Hygiene; exercise; avoid cold; avoid public places in epidemic; masks/respiratory isolation.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Infectious Diseases department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.