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PROJECT NAME :�Genetic Engineering February minor project

PROJECT DESCRIPTION :

Analyse coronavirus in terms of it’s infectious nature. What factors do you think contributed to its such wide spread in India and other nations

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INTRODUCTION

Corona is a virus which affects our respiratory system which causes mild illness to Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) or mild east respiratory syndrome (MERS).
At the end of the 2019 , corona virus has been identified in Wuhan , china.
Later, the virus has spread rapidly all around the world infecting many people.

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INTRODCUTION

As the virus is spreading more rapidly the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a pandemic in March 2020.
The corona virus has been responsible for millions of death globally, it caused more than 2 million deaths.
It affects the respiratory system which leads to difficult in breathing.

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SYMPTOMS

Fever
Cough
Difficulty in breathing
Sore throat
Loss of taste
Loss of smell
Fatigue
weakness

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INFECTION AND TRANSMISSION

Corona virus infection ( Due to a special type of antigen present on the surface of the virus body) can infect our Respiratory tract.
It can affect our upper respiratory tract which includes: sinuses , nose and throat.
It can even affect our lower respiratory tract which includes : windpipe and lungs
As it affects lower respiratory tract it might lead to death of the affected patient.

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VIRUS OR INFECTION TRANSMISSION FROM ONE PERSON TO OTHER

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INFECTION THAT TRIGGERS IMMUNE SYSTEM

The virus leads to respiratory failure , heart problems , liver problems and eventually death.
The COVID-19 complications caused by an condition called Cytokine release syndrome or Cytokine storm.
When an unknown antigen or infection or any foreign particles enters into our body, our body triggers an immune response.

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DISORDERS OF CORONA VIRUS IN HUMAN

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CORONAVIRUS IN TERMS OF INFECTIOUS NATURE

If an infection (coronavirus) enters into our body , our body triggers our immune system in order to produce antibodies against the virus.
CRS : Cytokine release syndrome

When the infection triggers our immune system , in return immune system releases in our blood stream with inflammatory proteins called Cytokines.

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CYTOKINE RELEASE SYNDROME

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CORONA VIRUS IN OUR BODY

As the virus entered our body and triggers our immune system cytokines( inflammatory proteins) are released.
This leads to killing of our tissue and damage of our organs.
As the damage of our organs occurs slowly , if proper treatment is not given the patient may die.

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VIRUS EFFECTNG THE LUNGS

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FACTORS FOR THE WIDE SPREAD OF VIRUS IN INDIA AND OTHER NATIONS

The virus has first observed in December 2019 in China.
The virus has spreaded more rapidly from china to other countries in a very short period of time.
There are many factors for the wide spread of the corona virus in India as well as in many other nations.

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FACTORS

CONSUMING UNHYGIENIC FOOD :

The most common problem is eating unhygienic food which are sold on the streets. This even includes the fresh fruits and vegetables which are sold outside the market and eating them without proper washing or immediate consumption

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CONSUMPTION OF UNHYEGINE OR CONTAMINATED FOOD

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POOR TRANSPORATION

Poor transportation is the most common problem in many countries.
Great majority of people depend on the public transport, if the buses or trains are not clean or sanitized it might spread to the people who are travelling.
As there are many people travels through public transport one infected person can spread to many people whoever comes in contact with him.

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POOR TRANSPORATION FACILITIES

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LARGE PUBLIC GATHERINGS

The most common problem is unavoidable public gatherings.
Public gatherings may include attending funeral ceremonies , traditional festivals , religious gathering etc..
As the people gets closer in public gatherings the virus may spread easily from person to person.

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