BA.2 Variant Called to Have New Symptoms

The BA.2 variant is considered to be more spreadable than the original omicron.

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA – Varian BA.2 Covid-19 (a subvariant of the omicron variant) is reported to cause Covid-19 symptoms different from the previous type. Reported on the page DeseretSpokane Regional Health District health officer Francisco Velazquez told CREAM 2 News that the BA.2 variant is more easily spread than omicron original and accompanied by more symptoms.

Velazquez said the new symptoms included dizziness and fatigue. He said everyone should get vaccinated to lower the risk of infection. Especially because these two symptoms can come from other types of viruses.

Although coronavirus case reduced, research shows, the omicron variant can re-infect people, putting people at risk for subsequent infections and more Covid-19 symptoms. Scientists have some evidence that subvarian BA.2 from varian omicron cause more severe symptoms than the previous original Omicron variant strain.

The research includes a recent laboratory experiment in Japan that found BA.2 has several features that make it capable of causing more severe COVID-19 symptoms. “Perhaps from a human point of view, a virus that is worse than BA.1 and may be able to transmit better and cause worse disease,” said Dr Daniel Rhoads, Head of Microbiology at the Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, United States. CNNas quoted from the Deseret site, Sunday (27/2/2022).

Reported on the page Live Mint, a study in the UK revealed, people infected with the subvariance showed gut-related symptoms. “We know that this virus spreads to different parts of the body. It is possible that omicron or other variants attack the intestines. And this won’t show up in the nose – so you can get an intestinal infection but not show a positive result,” said ZOE Professor of Covid Symptom Studies, Team Spector, told The Sun.

When infected, the patient complains of six diseases related to the intestines, namely nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, heartburn, and bloating Previously, the Zoe COVID application has notified that diarrhea as a symptom of Covid-19, but categorizes it as a ‘less common’ symptom.

For information, WHO said, BA.2 or Omicron stealth is much more contagious than BA.1. However, with the same severity.

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