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The symptoms were updated by the CDC based on empirical evidence and international research.
Since the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak was first detected in China in December, the main symptoms attributed to the disease it causes, covid-19, were persistent dry cough, fever, and tiredness.
However, with the passing of the months and the rapid spread of the virus, of which until Tuesday, April 28, more than 3 million infections had been confirmed worldwide, has led to the description new symptoms.
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In view of the observations made by physicians from different countries who treat covid-19 cases on a daily basis and numerous recent international studies (although not yet reviewed by colleagues), the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, They decided to include six new symptoms in the list of those attributed to this disease.
To those already known about cough, fever and fatigue, the CDC adds:
- Shaking chills
- Tremors and chills that won’t go away
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Recent loss of smell or taste
These symptoms added to the classic ones (not all necessarily, but a combination of them) can manifest between two and 14 days later having been exposed to the virus, notes the page of the US federal agency.
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Expanding the list, some experts agree, will serve to determine which people need to be tested to determine whether or not they have the virus and also to better understand when one should isolate themselves on suspicion of infection.
WHO maintains its position
At this point it is important to emphasize that the World Health Organization (WHO) has not modified its list of symptoms.
WHO highlights the fever, dry cough and tiredness as the main ways the disease manifests, adding that some patients may experience body aches, a stuffy nose, a sore throat, or diarrhea.
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Both the CDC and the WHO agree that when the patient suffers from shortness of breath and chest pain or pressure, it is necessary to contact the emergency services.
The WHO page adds that these symptoms are generally mild and begin gradually.
Although the description of symptoms differs between the two organizations, both agree on when to seek emergency medical help.
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This should be done, they say, when the patient has difficulty breathing, or pressure or pain in the chest.
If symptoms are mild, medical attention is generally not required.
The recommendation is to stay home, isolate yourself, and monitor symptoms.
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