There is a similarity between the influenza virus and the emerging corona virus, but on the other hand, there are some differences that help distinguish them.
Colds, influenza, and coronaviruses such as the emerging corona virus (Covid-19) are contagious viruses that affect the respiratory system, and they are transmitted in the same ways, whether through direct contact with an infected person or contact with a surface carrying the virus.
Symptoms of influenza and corona virus
It is possible to know the differences between the influenza virus (Influenza virus) and corona by clarifying the most prominent symptoms of each, there are some differences in the symptoms of both influenza and the emerging corona virus, as the symptoms of influenza are more than the symptoms of the emerging corona virus.
Flu symptoms:
Symptoms of influenza are as follows, although not all of them may appear in an infected person:
* Cough
Fatigue
*Fever.
* Chills.
*headache
* Pain in the muscles and body.
*Runny nose.
* Nasal obstruction.
*sore throat.
* Vomiting and diarrhea.
Colds may include fever, but are less severe and often affect only the upper respiratory tract, causing mild sinus congestion, runny nose, and cough.
Symptoms of the emerging corona virus:
Here are the main symptoms of the emerging corona virus:
*fever.
* Dry cough and may be accompanied by phlegm.
*Shortness of breath.
* Severe pain in the muscles and body.
Sore throat
*Loss of smell and taste.
There are some rare symptoms of the emerging corona virus, including the following:
*diarrhea.
* Nausea.
*Runny nose.
This means that the initial symptoms of the emerging corona virus have less impact on the respiratory system, but their severity increases over time to become more dangerous, because it causes pneumonia and acute respiratory syndrome, and may lead to serious diseases.
It has also been noted that many people infected with the emerging coronavirus may not show these symptoms.
Incubation period for influenza and corona virus:
It is also possible to know the differences between influenza virus and corona virus by knowing the incubation period of each of them.
The incubation period for influenza differs from that of the emerging coronavirus. In the case of influenza, the period between infection and the onset of symptoms is short.
In the case of infection with the emerging coronavirus, the first symptoms can begin to appear after a longer period of up to 14 days, and during this period the infection can be transmitted from one person to another.
Complications of influenza and corona virus:
The complications of both the influenza virus and the corona virus differ from each other, depending on some factors and causes, the most important complications of each of them are the following:
Influenza virus complications:
Influenza is one of the common diseases, especially in the winter season, which is not dangerous to the body in most cases, as it is easy to eliminate through antiviral drugs, get rest, and take warm fluids, but in some cases it can cause serious complications in the body.
Corona virus complications:
As for the emerging corona virus, it poses a danger to the body in many cases, as it can cause many health problems resulting from shortness of breath and damage to respiratory cells, especially with the lack of treatment for it.
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