KOMPAS.com – When you sneeze and cough, we must be afraid that it will happen due to Covid-19. In fact, it could be that these symptoms are just flu mere.
Flu and Covid-19 are both caused by viruses. Symptoms are also the same, such as not feeling well, coughing, and runny nose.
So how do you tell the difference between the flu and Covid-19? Here’s the information:
Infectious disease expert Kristin Englund says that Covid-19 and the flu actually have some differences.
Flu usually strikes during the rainy season. This disease can occur due to the influenza virus. Influenza virus itself consists of two types, namely influenza type A and influenza type B.
Meanwhile, Covid-19 is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus or corona virus.
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Have the same symptoms, this is different from the flu and Covid-19
The flu and Covid-19 are both caused by viruses. Symptoms are also the same, such as not feeling well, coughing, and runny nose.
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“Covid-19 is a new disease where there is no natural immunity to the disease. Because of this, the disease is spreading rapidly throughout the world,” said Englund.
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Spread of Covid-19 and Flu
Both the Corona virus and the flu are transmitted from person to person in the same way, namely through droplets that come out of the nose and mouth of an infected person when they cough, sneeze or talk.
When other people inhale these droplets (or touch a surface contaminated with the virus and then touch their mouth, nose, or eyes), they can also become infected.
Flu and Covid-19 can occur without symptoms. When exposed to Covid-19 or flu, you are advised to stay at home so as not to infect others.
The Difference Between Flu and Covid-19 Symptoms
Mild cases of Covid-19 are similar to the flu. The symptoms are almost the same, especially new infections in people who have been vaccinated.
“Breakthrough cases with mild symptoms may feel a lot like the flu,” says Englund.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), both Covid-19 and the flu can cause a variety of mild to severe illnesses. Both can cause the following symptoms:
- aches.
- Cough.
- Fever.
- Headache.
- Runny or stuffy nose.
- Hard to breathe.
- Sore throat.
- fatigue.
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However, people who have Covid-19 may also experience the following symptoms:
- Confusion.
- Diarrhea.
- Difficulty concentrating.
- Inability to stay awake.
- Loss of sense of smell and/or taste.
- Nauseous.
- Pain or pressure in the chest.
- Fast heartbeat.
- Gag.
If you experience symptoms of Covid-19 or flu, contact your doctor immediately for proper treatment.
If you have severe symptoms, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness or severe headache, you should also see a doctor.
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