The sure sign that you have Covid, says Dr. Fauci
There is a symptom that came to define the virus.
There is no denying that the United States is currently fighting the worst of the Pandemic of Covid-19 this winter, with infections, hospitalizations and deathsbreak on a daily basis. To make the situation worse, we are also in the middle of the cold season and the flu and, like most of us, we know, many of the symptoms of coronavirus are surprisingly similar to seasonal disease. However, there is a symptom of Covid that is different from most other ill - and if you start experimenting with it, you are most likely positive about Covid, according toDr. Anthony Fauci, the main infectious infectious expert of the nation. Read on and ensure your health and health of others, do not miss theseWithout signs that you have already had coronavirus.
Mr. Fauci said that "the loss of smell and taste" are a sign of Covid
During a discussion Thursday sponsored by Columbia University Thursday, Mr. Faisci explained that the "clinical manifestations" of the virus, AKA the "presenters and symptom signs" are "surprisingly similar to what we call a flu syndrome . They understand those described by the centers of disease control and prevention, fever or chills, coughing, shortness of breath or breathing difficulties, fatigue, headache or headache, headache, Sore throat, congestion or vomiting, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea and another that is rare with other evils.
"Particular interest is the occurrence of loss of smell and taste, which precedes the appearance of respiratory symptoms," he revealed.
According toAmerican scientistAbout 80% of people with COVID-19 have odor disorders, which may include dysgene or tract (a disruption or loss of taste, respectively) or changes in the chemistry (the capacity of Detect chemical irritants such as hot peppers). "The loss of smell is so common in people with the disease that some researchers have recommended its use asdiagnostic testBecause it may be a more reliable marker than fever or other symptoms, "they report. And, while most people find their senses in the weeks, others still have trouble tasting or to feel for months after the recovery of their initial infection.
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What if you suddenly lose these senses
If you suddenly realize that you can not feel or your taste, you must immediately call your health care provider and consider being tested for COVID-19. Not only will you take proactive measures for your own health, but also to make sure you do not potentially switch the virus to others.
In addition, follow the fundamental principles of Dr. Faisci and help put an end to this thrust, no matter where you live: facial mask, the social distance, avoid big crowds, do not go inside with people that you do not go with (especially in the bars), practice good hand hygiene and protect your life and the lives of others , and do not visit these35 places you are most likely to catch Covid.
