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Omicron BA.2 is one of the latest Covid-19 variants reported by experts.
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GridHEALTH.id – Omicron BA.2 known as the most contagious variant of Covid-19.
In fact, recently the variant has become dominant throughout the world.
As well as triggering a spike in Covid-19 cases in many countries in Europe, Asia and raising concerns over the potential for a new wave in the United States.
Reported from cnbcindonesia.com (27/4/2022), the Omicron BA.2 subvariant has a different set of symptoms from its predecessor, namely subvarian Omicron BA.1.
Dubbed as ‘Omicron Stealth‘, BA.2 affects the lungs less and affects the upper respiratory tract more.
Even so, some studies suggest that this subvariant can affect the stomach area or digestive system and trigger symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea.
According to experts in Kolkata, India, it is possible that the virus has now changed its attack pattern.
This is why Omicron BA.2 affects the stomach more than the nasopharynx.
Research in the UK also mentions this BA.2 variant has more of an impact on the intestines which triggers digestive system problems.
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This can lead to a false negative test result (false negative), because the virus cannot be traced in the nose or mouth.
Symptoms that arise due to this variant can include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, heartburn, and bloating.
Even so, CMRI Hospital’s pulmonology director Raja Dhar said it was still possible to detect the virus by RT-PCR.
Seeing this explanation, of course the public must be aware of the transmission of Covid-19 and its various variants.
In addition to getting a complete Covid-19 vaccine, we also need to carry out health protocols (prokes) in a disciplined manner.
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Moreover, the transmission of Covid-19 until now is very difficult to predict, anyone can be infected.
According to the who.int page (9/7/2020), that Covid-19 is transmitted through direct contact with respiratory droplets from an infected person, both produced through coughing or sneezing.
A person can also become infected from touching a surface that is contaminated with the virus and then touching their face eg eyes, nose, mouth.
Therefore, carrying out procedures such as 5M (wearing masks, washing hands with soap and running water, maintaining distance, staying away from crowds and limiting mobilization and interaction) should not be ignored even though the second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine has been injected.
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