What are viruses and how to protect them?
The word “virus” is so common in everyday life that we don’t even think:
what it means. A virus (from the Lat.virus) is a “poison”.
Scientifically, viruses are the non-cellular form of living organisms
consist of RNA or DNA and a protein shell. They are able to penetrate into living organisms and
reproduce exclusively in living cells using their enzymatic apparatus for
synthesis of virons (mature viral particles).
Viruses existed long before humans began to study them. In 1982, Dmitry Ivanovsky,
Studying the nature of viruses, he discovered them as “separate small organisms”.
There are a lot of viruses and they are spread everywhere.
You should not panic about viruses. The main thing to remember is that in the evolution process,
living organisms have learned to protect themselves against viruses by synthesizing interferon – a protein,
blocking the spread of the viral infection. And, with the development of virology, scientists have learned a lot
about the mechanisms of antiviral protection of the human body.
The most common and common in the world today are considered to be the following
viruses:
Herpes virus infections:
- Varicella
- Infectious mononucleosis
- Herpes simplex
- Viral hepatitis
- Hot dengue
- Measles
- Rubella
- Rabies
- Poliomyelitis
- Acute respiratory viral infection
- Flu
- Parotitis
- Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
- Tick-borne encephalitis
- Disease caused by the Ebola virus
- Acute respiratory disease COVID-19
It is possible to protect against a viral infection by forming immunity. Immunity is it
a set of protective functions of the body that help to counteract alien factors.
Distinguish between innate and acquired immunity. The acquired immunity is formed during the transfer
disease or by vaccination.
Vaccination is the most common and effective way to protect against viruses. Is it needed?
Vaccination is one of the most effective methods of protecting the body against viral infection.
Example,
Influenza vaccination is carried out once a year, in the autumn, so that the immunity can be formed before
epidemic period (January-March).
For children there is a calendar of mandatory vaccinations that help the body to develop immunity
to a number of viruses (listed above) in our area.
At present, the effectiveness of antiviral drugs (tablets, etc.) remains
unproven.
What is important to know to minimize viral diseases:
During acute exacerbations of SARS illnesses, places of accumulation of people should be avoided,
because viruses are transmitted from a sick person.
It is necessary to wash hands frequently and with soap, to avoid contact “dirty hands – faces”.
Frequent ventilation of premises, conducting of wet cleaning is recommended.
Isolation of patients, the use of masks that mechanically block the transmission of the virus.
Drinking heavily.
Day mode, healthy food, active and long walks in the open air.
Pulse Clinic doctors will compile a personalized vaccination calendar and help you choose the best overseas vaccine for everyone.
We wish you good health and strong immunity.
Let viruses bypass you!