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The differences between flu and coronavirus, explained Adjunct Professor of Pathology and Infection Prevention at the European University Dr. Konstantinos Tsiotis, speaking on Cypriot SIGMA television about symptoms that citizens should be aware of.
He even warned that flu and coronavirus are not the only diseases that we will be called to point out since there are other viral infections and the common cold.
The differences are very small
He stressed that the differences in flu symptoms and coronavirus symptoms are very small.
HE coronavirus it causes alterations in taste and smell, while the fever is not usually as high but the patient may have only dozens.
HE flu causes abrupt high fever, severe fatigue, pain syndrome, bone pain.
HE coronavirus It presents symptoms in the gastrointestinal tract and especially in children, with seizures, diarrhea, etc.
Dr. Tsioutis also said that if the patient has been vaccinated against the flu, they are more likely to have a coronavirus. Regarding the coronavirus vaccine, he stressed that there are many factors that must be met to have a safe vaccine and that for it to be effective it is important to be vaccinated at a high rate. “I’m afraid it won’t happen as there are many who are skeptical about vaccines or not,” he added.
Stay home if you have symptoms
He took on the role of primary care physicians and said they should help patients relieve their stress, make an early and correct diagnosis, but also give proper medical advice.
He stressed that if someone has symptoms of flu or coronavirus, they should stay home, students should not go to school or adults at work and communicate with their doctor.
Source: skai.gr
