It will probably take some time before we learn the results of important antibody studies to determine exactly how many people are already infected with COVID-19 – which will help determine how close we are to achieving herd immunity that we actually are. However, one thing is crystal clear: Many more people were infected with coronavirus than we previously thought. You may be wondering if you fall into that category. Here are 12 ways to help you find out if you already have coronavirus. Read on, and to ensure your health and the health of others, do not miss it Sure signs you already have Coronavirus.
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A positive antibody test
The only way to know if you are already infected with COVID-19 is by taking an antibody test. “Unfortunately, outside testing is not a way for you to determine if you have had COVID alone based on symptoms,” says Shannon Sovndal, MD, board-certified physician in emergency medicine. “Many coronaviruses (such as the flu) can make you feel similar. In addition, COVID-19 can infect an individual and cause little or no symptoms.”
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You experienced symptoms earlier in the year
In January and February, most of us did not know that the coronavirus was slowly spreading across the country. If you have experienced symptoms earlier in the year, you have probably experienced them as something else. However, there’s a good chance you actually had COVID-19. While the first known coronavirus death occurred in California in February, it is likely the virus circulated weeks earlier.
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You have lost your sense of taste or smell
Did you experience a strange mood where you could not taste or smell anything? Sharon Chekijian, MD, MPH, a doctor of emergency medicine from Yale Medicine and assistant professor at the Yale School of Medicine, says the coronavirus could have been. “One sign that you were probably infected is a loss of smell and sometimes taste,” she explains. “Although viruses other than medical conditions may do the same, now it may mean you are infected – even in the absence of other symptoms.”
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Thunderous Headache
Broadway star Danny Burstein recalled that he got “migraine on steroids” during his horrific bout with COVID-19, and headaches are one of the most common symptoms of the CDC. Because you can get them normally – due to stress, loud noises or body chemistry – you may not be able to associate them with the coronavirus. But you have to.
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You have experienced problems with bizarre skin
While the WHO or CDC still cites skin rashes as a possible symptom of COVID, doctors across the country have reported various types of skin loss – from COVID toes to rashes and lesions on the body – thought to be due to virus-related inflammation. Indeed, the American Academy of Dermatology has set up in register where healthcare professionals can report cases of skin conditions that develop in COVID-19 patients, hoping to understand exactly why the virus is causing these problems.
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You have suffered from a period of extreme exhaustion
Has there been a time in the last few months when you just felt too tired to move? Maybe you thought it was because of a strict workout, or maybe a lack of sleep. But in overwhelming number of people who have coronavirus but mild symptoms, and a common one of these is extreme fatigue. As with any type of infection, your body uses energy to fight off, and the result feels tired as normal.
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You had an unrelenting dry cough
According to Chinese researchers, 68 percent of coronavirus patients complain of a dry, persistent cough.
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You had Pink Eye
Pink eye is one of those pesky eye infections that most of us experience at some point in life. However, the American Academy of Ophthalmology points out that the condition, also called conjunctivitis, may be COVID-related. “Several reports suggest that SARS-CoV-2 may cause a mild follicular conjunctivitis otherwise indistinguishable from other viral causes, and possibly transmitted by aerosol contact with conjunctiva, “they explain in a statement.
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You were plagued with digestive issues
Do you have diarrhea, nausea, or gas, and brush it off as something you eat when stomach flu strikes? “Some people have classic signs of COVID infection such as body aches, fever, headache, cough and sometimes shortness of breath, but many people come to the emergency department with nausea, diarrhea and abdominal pain,” explains Dr. Chekijian. “While we normally think this is just a stomach break, there is now a good chance it is COVID.”
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You were round others who had it
If you attended a conference, church service, social event, protest, or class with others who were infected, you may not have removed the infection bullet after all. Research found that many people had COVID and never realized it because they were asymptomatic. One study found that many asymptomatic carriers lived in the same area as other people who tested positive.
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You have experienced breathlessness
If you had trouble breathing, it could have been COVID-19. Because the virus is an upper respiratory tract infection, breathing – especially at rest – may have been a sign that you were against the virus.
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You thought you had the flu
Due to the fact that the spread of COVID occurred during cold and flu season – and the symptoms are very similar – it is very possible that you yourself were misdiagnosed by your own doctor. For example, if you were really sick and took a flu test in January or February, before COVID tests were available, chances are you had it.
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What to do next
If you have experienced any of the symptoms listed here, consult a medical professional. And to guarantee your health and the health of others, do not miss these 37 places you are most likely to catch Coronavirus.
