After Corona.. A dangerous virus threatens humanity
Camel influenza is an infection of the respiratory system whose symptoms range from mild to severe, including fever, cough, diarrhea and shortness of breath. The disease is usually more severe in those who suffer from other health problems, and is often found in Middle Eastern countries.
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During the past years many viruses spread all over the world which had the greatest impact on the global economy.
Today, after the Corona virus, Omicron virus, and monkeypox, there is another virus that threatens citizens, which is the camel virus.
«Camel influenza»« or «Middle East Respiratory Syndrome», has raised the concerns of the world, in light of the widespread spread of many respiratory viruses at this time of the year, and concern increased after 3 players from the French national team participating in the Qatar World Cup 2022 were infected with the virus.
Camel influenza is an infection of the respiratory system whose symptoms range from mild to severe, including fever, cough, diarrhea and shortness of breath. The disease is usually more severe in those who suffer from other health problems, and is often found in Middle Eastern countries.
How does Camel influenza spread?
Dr. Ahmed Shaheen, a professor of virology, said that the “camel virus” was discovered since 2012 from the Corona mutant, explaining that it infected 5 players from the French national team, and it is transmitted from camels to humans and from humans to humans, and is spread with the season of cold infection.
It must be noted that the rate of infection with the "camel" virus is fast, pointing out that 24 hours after infection, some symptoms occur, which are non-specific symptoms, but common, and they are similar to influenza.
Symptoms of Camel influenza
The symptoms of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CAM) are similar to those common to common colds and flu, such as:
• fever.
• cough.
• Breathing difficulty.
• diarrhoea.
• Nausea, vomiting.
• Runny nose, cold.
• Muscle and joint pain.
• Pneumonia or lung infection.
And 35% of people with Middle East syndrome may die because of this condition, according to the World Health Organization. The professor of virology says that the danger of the "camel" virus lies in the fact that if it affects the respiratory system, it will be severely ill, and it should be treated with rest and regular healthy eating.
Categories most vulnerable to infection with camel influenza
• Young and old.
• People with chronic diseases such as kidney disease and cancer.
• Those with chronic lung diseases and patients with high blood pressure.
• People with heart disease, blood vessels, and diabetics.
• Those who suffer from weak immunity.
