Question 1

can you please explain, what is a neural virus?

Accepted Answer

Norovirus?: A neural virus is any virus that can infect neural tissue.  Norovirus is a virus that causes gastroenteritis, and is classically the cause of epidemic outbreaks of disease on cruise ships.

Question 2

if my kids gave rsv virus to their grandfather can they catch it back from him? hes had symptoms for a week and both the kids appear to be ok now. they are suppose to go to his house today but i dont want them to get the virus back.

Accepted Answer

No: RSV is one of many "cold" viruses that accounts for a majority of URI's in season. Once a kid develops that infection &amp; their body heals, they are immune for at least that season though the immunity will eventually fade. You don't pass RSV back &amp; forth like a strep throat. They could get another "cold" this season but from a different virus.

Question 3

what are symptoms of west neil virus?

Accepted Answer

Usually none: 70 - 80 % of people usually have no symptoms. Some get fever, headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash.  Less than 1% of infect people get encephalitis or meningitis. Symptoms are severe headache, high fever, neck stiffness, disorientation, coma, tremors, seizures, or paralysis

Question 4

what are the symptoms of corona virus?

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Coronavirus 19: CDC is your best source. It may start with sore throat and progress to cough and shortness of breath. Some will be mild and seems like the flu. Below is sources for you to check.

Question 5

what r some symptoms of west nile virus?

Accepted Answer

Fever and ...: Headache, tiredness, body aches, swollen lymph glands, maybe a skin rash. But when the infection leads to a severe disease, symptoms would include headache, high fever, neck tightness, disorientation, muscle weakness and paralysis. Most people who get infected with the wnv will not develop symptoms.

Question 6

what are the common symptoms of nipah virus?

Accepted Answer

Nipah virus: may cause encephalitis or respiratory illness.

Question 7

is there a virus with symptoms similar to mumps?

Accepted Answer

Influenza, cold: The influenza virus and the common cold viruses (rhinovirus, coronavirus, corizyvirus, and adenoviruses all have symptoms very similar to mumps.  The difference is longevity of illness with cold viruses generally lasting only a few days.  Mumps and influenza viral infections are prolonged lasting several weeks.  Early on in mumps people often think they have a cold virus due to similar symptoms.

Question 8

is there a virus that causes symptoms similar to herpes 1 & 2?

Accepted Answer

...: In the us, amongst sexually active people the most common causes of genital ulcers are herpes and syphilis. Less common causes are chancroid and donovanosis. Non-infectious causes can include fixed drug reaction and behcet's. A visit to the doctor can help determine the cause and appropriate treatment.

Question 9

should i text for corona virus only when presenting with symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Test not text?: I agree with Dr. Fowler (as usual!) about texting.  Did you mean "test" not "text"? If so you can and should test for COVID-19 whether you have symptoms or not.  The most responsible (and well supplied) states and countries are trying to test as many people as possible to help figure out how far COVID-19 has spread.  How to get tested will depend on your location.  A good start is to ask your GP.

Question 10

how is the best way to treat at home mild symptoms of corona virus?

Accepted Answer

Rest and hydration: As for all other viral infections rest and hydration are the mainstay. Acetaminophen 650 mg for fever as needed 4 times/day.

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If my kids gave rsv virus to their grandfather can they catch it back from him? hes had symptoms for a week and both the kids appear to be ok now. they are suppose to go to his house today but i dont want them to get the virus back.

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What are symptoms of west neil virus?

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What are the symptoms of corona virus?

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Is there a virus with symptoms similar to mumps?

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