Flurona, aka the flu case simultaneously with Covid-19, was experienced by a pregnant woman in Israel.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Double infection or can be called co-infection Covid-19 and the flu discovered in Israel have given rise to the term “flurona”. Previously coinfection had sparked concern during the months, especially in winter.
This condition can become a problem as cases of influenza increase. In rare cases, the flu and Covid-19 can make a person sick from infection with two different viruses.
The scientists who reported this rare case in Israel said that flurona causes a fairly mild disease. In addition, this coinfection case also highlights the importance of vaccination against Covid-19 and influenza.
What is ‘flurona’ and its symptoms?
“Flurona” is when a person has tested positive for Covid-19 and has influenza. Flu rates have remained low globally since the pandemic, thanks to social distancing protocols. However, with more countries starting to relax protocols in the winter, there is a greater chance of infection becoming higher.
Moreover, the rapid spread of the omicron variant around the world means it is possible that more cases of multiple infections will emerge. This is regardless of the mild symptoms caused by Omicron.
Omicron, the now dominant SARS-CoV-2 variant, mostly presents as a cold or flu symptom. Experts recommend getting tested if you have “flurona” symptoms.
In addition, rest if you feel unwell even though you feel you are not infected with Covid-19. It is also important that flu sufferers do not spread the disease.
It will be difficult for people to know if they have had both infections. They will only know if they are really sick or get the results of a disease test.
Symptoms of Covid-19:
Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body pain
Headache
Loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Nasal congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea
Flu symptoms:
Fever or feel fever
Cough
Sore throat
Runny or stuffy nose
Muscle or body pain
Headache
Fatigue
Vomiting and diarrhea (more common in children)
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