6. Airborne diseases caused by virus

 

It is an infectious disease, that easily spreads from one person to another.

  

Causative organism: Rhinovirus (Other viruses that can cause cold include coronavirus, influenza and Adenovirus)

 

Tissues/ Organs affected: Upper respiratory tract (Inflammation of nasal chamber).
 

 

Treatment: There's no specific medicine to cure a common cold, but lots of drugs are used to relieve the coughing, sneezing, and stuffiness that go with it.

 

It is generally known as flu, and it commonly occurs in children.

 

  

  

Treatment: Antiviral drugs such as Oseltamivir, Zanamivir and Peramivir are used to treat Influenza disease.

It is an infectious disease, and it is very quickly transferred from one infected person to another.

 

 

Mode of transmission: Droplet infection, droplet nuclei and direct contact with the infected person.
 

 

There is no specific treatment available for measles, but the condition usually improves within 7 to 10 days. Affected persons can recover from the disease by proper rest and diet.

 

It is a viral infection, which primarily affects saliva-producing glands that are located near the ears.

 

  

Mode of transmission: Droplet infection, droplet nuclei and direct contact with the infected person.
 

 

 

Vaccination is the best way to prevent mumps. We can prevent mumps with MMR vaccine. MMR vaccine protects against three diseases: Measles, mumps and rubella.

 

Chickenpox is an infectious disease caused by a virus, and it is most common among children and adults.

 

  

Mode of transmission: Droplet infection, droplet nuclei and direct contact with an infected person.

  

The affected persons are isolated for a week until blisters are crusted. An antiviral drug such as acyclovir or valacyclovir is used to minimise the chickenpox symptoms in adults.