JawaPos.com-Heboh Flurona or virus coinfection (a combination of two viruses) influenza and Covid-19 was experienced by a pregnant woman in Israel. It turns out that a person can be infected with two viruses at once in his body.
According to experts, this is because a person’s immune resistance drops when he has the flu. Epidemiologist from Griffith University Australia, Dicky Budiman, explained that the term Flurona is just a name. So, it is not a new variant of Covid-19. It is not the official scientific name of the WHO.
“It’s not a new variant, just naming it,” said Dicky Budiman JawaPos.com, Monday (3/1).
He emphasized that a study found that certain types of flu viruses can make it easier for someone to be exposed to other viruses. Because, his resistance decreased.
“It actually triggers double infection with Omicron. This is logical. If you are infected with the flu, your immunity will decrease,” said Dicky.
According to Dicky, the situation develops in winter countries. For example Europe and the United States. Israel is included.
“Flu is the same as Covid-19 transmission. Namely if we are in a crowd, the risk of overcrowding, indoor, not wearing masks, and the problem of vaccines,” said Dicky Budiman.
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Editor: Latu Ratri Mubyarsah
Reporter: Marieska Harya Virdhani
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