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With the flu pandemic and COVID-19 happening at the same time in different parts of the world, surely you have asked yourself: “did I have COVID-19 or is it just the flu?” There are many symptoms of micron which can be confused with those of a stronger flu, although this strain is not as lethal as the Delta variant, for example. 5i3o5k
But understand that there are symptoms and signs that point out that you may have been infected by the virus, even if you haven't taken the test to clear the doubt. Check out each of them right now.
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When it was discovered, one of the great concerns that the Ômicron variant brought about was the possibility of more people being infected in a short period of time. The symptoms of micron it can also be easily confused with flu symptoms because both viruses cause an infection with mild symptoms.
O Butantan Institute (who works in the manufacture of coronavac) emphasizes that it is very important to see a specialist if you have a fever, runny nose, sore throat and body pain. Although many people seek a doctor just in case of loss of taste, other signs are enough. Other flu symptoms, such as a dry cough and tiredness, also serve as signs that you may have been infected by the virus that has caused the pandemic across the world.
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Although about 50 to 100 hairs fall from our scalp every day, the problem happens when this average increases exponentially. An international survey conducted with experts from the EUA, Switzerland e Mexico, proves that 25% of people who were infected with COVID-19 show an increase in hair loss.
So, if at some point during the pandemic you had one or more flu symptoms and noticed a change in the wires when combing your hair or even taking a shower, it is almost certain that you were infected by COVID-19.
A Delta variant is known in the scientific community to be more lethal and one of the factors that can cause hair loss to increase is precisely the fear and stress of a possible infection. The simple fact of thinking “did I have COVID-19” due to a simple change in our body is enough for hormones to change too.
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Much is said about the infection rate in many regions of the world and one of the reasons we are still living in a pandemic period is that the COVID-19 reproduces and infects people at a terrifying rate. if you know that the Ômicron variant it is not as lethal, but it makes the virus circulate among more people.
That way, if a person living in your home has tested positive for COVID-19, the same may have happened to you. The rule is clear: as the variants are adapting to the reality we live in, the infection rate is very high. Until this article was written, the COVID-19 transmission rate in Brazil was 1,69. This means that 100 infected people can the disease to 169 others.
Experts indicate that in case a family member tests positive, the use of a mask, gel alcohol and other habits that avoid new infections should be maintained. It's also important to understand that if someone who lives with you becomes infected, everyone they've come into with should get tested for COVID-19 to clear up any doubt.
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Also being considered one of the symptoms of the flu and the coronavirus, patients who have been infected report that diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal discomfort are symptoms of COVID-19. Of course, a simple stomachache does not indicate that you have had COVID-19, but this is a signal from your body to be on the lookout.
A World Health Organization (WHO) indicates on its official website that diarrhea is one of the less common symptoms of those who have had COVID-19. But that doesn't mean the symptom should be left out, taking care not to confuse it with flu symptoms.
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Closing our list with symptoms of COVID-19, know that people who have tested positive for the variant micron presented a dryness and allergy in the toes. O Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), from the United States, also points out that people who had pallor and rashes on their fingers would also have tested positive if they had sought out a specialist to clear up the doubt.
A study that heard 350 thousand infected and carried out by King's College London, from the United Kingdom, proves that 21% of people who tested positive also showed only this clinical sign of infection. 17% of respondents confirm that skin problems were just the first symptoms of COVID-19.
The experts also put the name of the Coronavirus on the list of viral infections that cause skin manifestations, alongside Dengue, Zika e Chikungunya. It is also known that these problems may have been caused by external factors, but understand that if 2 out of 10 people have the same problem, then it is not a coincidence.
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If you have had any of the symptoms of micron ou Delta mentioned in this article, it is worth looking for a specialized laboratory to clear the doubt. As much as you have already recovered, there are tests that identify if your body has components of the virus or even antibodies. anti-Sars-CoV-2 that were developed to combat the disease.
One of the most common exams that are available in the market is the RT PCR, which is able to detect the RNA of the Coronavirus in our organism.
But know that molecular biology tests that analyze samples from the respiratory tract are also an option for those who are wondering if they were infected at some point in the pandemic. Serological analyses, which identify antibodies produced by our body, are another interesting alternative.
In any case, it is always important to be up to date with the vaccination so that even if you have tested positive, the symptoms do not worsen and hospitalization is not necessary. Understand that no, the vaccine does not prevent a person from being infected, but it prevents deaths and more serious cases. Every detail is important so that we can go back to living as before.
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Sources: Metropolis l Butantan Institute l OMS l CNN l UOL
