Whereas some folks could name it paranoia, others could consider it as prudent to isolate themselves if they start to point out signs related to the widespread flu, together with fever. Docs say that whereas combating the COVID-19 pandemic, each onset of fever must be suspected and investigated for the virus, albeit with out panicking. Fevers generally related to monsoon associated diseases embrace malaria, dengue, leptospirosis, enteric fever, viral hepatitis, and so on. As such, Dr Sandeep Patil, Chief Intensivist and Doctor, Fortis Hospital, Kalyan, says that whereas it’s all the time essential to hunt well timed medical therapy, there’s additionally a must differentiate between COVID-19-related fever and the widespread flu.
Here’s what you’ll want to know.
“Both contagious illnesses of the respiratory tract, influenza (flu) and COVID-19 are caused by different viruses. COVID-19 is caused by the infection of a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) whereas, the flu is caused by the influenza viruses. As some of the symptoms are similar, it could be hard to tell the difference based on symptoms alone. Hence, testing is required to confirm the diagnosis. While characteristics are similar, there are key differences between the two and more is being learned every new day,” he says.