For a previously unknown symptom of the highly contagious variant "Omicron" is being warned by American scientists pointing out that it is an emergency warning sign that the patient needs medical attention.
At a time when most symptoms of the "Omicron" mutation are known to the medical community, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that it has identified a new symptom that should not go unnoticed.
As he pointed out, a patient who feels as if they are in a state of disorientation, should seek expert help. But also anyone experiencing difficulty in breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, has drowsiness or is pale and his skin, lips or nails turn "blue", should see a doctor.
In its statement, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concluded that the feeling of confusion is now increasingly common in those infected with the "Omicron" mutation.
In addition, research by the Covid "ZOE" disease symptoms app, funded by the British government, as well as that of Kings College University in London, found that many carriers of the "Omicron" variant have shown a change in their behaviour, as if they were delirious, as reported by the British newspaper "Express".
The Covid Symptom Study (ZOE), has identified the common symptoms associated with coronavirus showing that they vary slightly depending on whether one is vaccinated or not.
Headache
Although headache is a lesser known symptom of Covid, it is one of the earliest signs, according to the ZOE study. In addition, it is more common than the classic (symptoms) of cough, fever and loss of smell.
Runny nose
Last winter, the ZOE study found that runny nose was the second most commonly reported symptom after headaches, with nearly 60% of those who tested positive for Covid with loss of smell also reporting having a runny nose.
Sneezing
The ZOE study found that sneezing more than usual can be a sign of Covid in people who have been vaccinated, although it highlights that sneezing is much more likely to be a sign of a cold or allergy.
Sore throat
Many people with Covid complain of having a sore throat similar to what you might experience when you have a cold or laryngitis. The sore throat associated with Covid disease tends to be mild and lasts no longer than five days, so a very painful sore throat that lasts longer is likely to be something else. According to the ZOE study data, nearly half of Covid sufferers report having a sore throat, although this is more common in adults aged 18-65 years than in older adults or those under 18.
Loss of smell
It remains the strongest indicator of Covid infection, regardless of a person's age, gender or severity of illness. While sufferers may not completely lose their sense of smell, it may change, and they may not be able to smell things with a strong aroma. Their sense of taste may also be affected.
Persistent cough
Persistent cough is widely accepted to be one of the three main symptoms of Covid, but, according to the ZOE study, only about four in 10 sufferers will experience it. In this context, "persistent" means coughing several times a day, "for half a day or more." The cough associated with Covid's disease is usually a dry cough. A persistent cough tends to occur about a few days after becoming ill and usually lasts about four or five days.
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