Amal Allam wrote Saturday, December 16, 2023 07:36 PM
A recent study revealed that influenza can cause long-term symptoms similar to Corona symptoms, as scientists discover that seasonal diseases can cause long-term effects as well, and University of Washington experts also found that respiratory problems were the most common.
The British newspaper “Daily Mail” said that patients who were admitted to hospital due to seasonal influenza or coronavirus were more at risk of death during the following eighteen months, and respiratory problems were the most common, and patients were more likely to be admitted to hospital again. If they suffer from either condition, experts stressed that this shows the importance of annual vaccinations, especially among the elderly and the most vulnerable.
The newspaper pointed out that one of the main lessons learned from Corona was that an infection that was initially thought to cause only a short illness could also lead to a chronic disease, and this had prompted researchers from the University of Washington School of Medicine to consider the long-term consequences of Corona disease. Besides influenza, they analyzed more than 90,000 patient records for up to 18 months after infection with either virus, comparing the risks of death and hospitalization. The highest risk was 30 days after initial infection for both conditions, according to results published in the Lancet journal.
She said, though corona showed a greater risk of health loss than seasonal influenza, but infection with either virus carries a greater risk of disability and illness, and Corona patients face an increased risk of 68% of health conditions examined in all organ systems, compared to 6% with influenza, which occurred in Mostly in the respiratory system.
Ziad Al-Ali, a clinical epidemiologist at the University of Washington, explained: Many people believe that they have overcome Corona or the flu after they leave the hospital. This may be true for some people, but our research shows that both viruses can cause long-term diseases.
He added: For both Corona and seasonal influenza, vaccinations can help prevent severe illness and reduce the risk of hospitalization and death, explaining that improving vaccination uptake must remain a priority for governments and health systems everywhere, and this is especially important for vulnerable population groups such as the elderly. Old people and people with weak immunity.
2023-12-16 17:36:00
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