You must self-insulate for at least 7 days if you have this symptom
Researchers say that a specific symptom is a key predictor of coronavirus.
You must know now that Covid-19 can present inPseudo-influenza symptoms, including a persistent cough, fever and shortness of breath. But a surprising sign of the disease stands out among others: theLoss of taste or smell. Now, medical experts have discovered that this symptom is much more prevalent in coronavirus patients than to believe. And if you encounter loss of loss of taste or smell, you are advised to belong to you in quarantine for at least a week to avoid spreading the virus.
In an article published inThe lancet, researchers from King's College London say that Anosmia (loss of taste and smell) plays aimportant role in the detection of COVID-19. They analyzed data from theApplication of study Symptom Covid And found that 76,260 people who have tested positive for coronavirus, almost 30% have never reported fever or cough and 16% have had a loss of smell, but not fever or cough. However, the incidence of loss of taste and smell was three times higher (65%) in people who tested positively that those who tested negative, which means that the ananimal is the most predictor powerful infection.
"We believe thatThe loss of smell and taste is a very common Cvid-19 symptom and in fact, occurs more often than fever and lasts longer-five days on average compared to two only for fever ", main authorTIM SPECTOR, Mrs., Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at King's College London, said in a statement. So, if you suddenly notice a change in your sense, it is better to take precautions and auto-isolate for at least seven days to avoid spreading.
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Researchers also explain that anosmia would be a key screening tool in hospitals, airports, schools andretirement homes. They even believe that the symptom will contribute to the trace of 16% of cases that would otherwise have gone unnoticed.
"Our data suggest that the screening tests" odor of differences "are at the origin of" difference odors "... would capture more positive cases than temperature sensors," said Spector in the declaration. "So we believe that this should be part of a broader public health approach to reduce the rate of infection". And for more side effects to keep an eye on, checkThe symptom of coronavirus that predicts how bad your case will be.
