The seasonal flu has already surpassed COVID-19 in terms of danger and has the same deadly effects.
Publika.az reports, researchers from the University of Washington School of Medicine, who are studying the long-term effects of the coronavirus along with the flu, warned about this. The results of the research were published in “Lancet” magazine.
Studies have shown that the flu can cause long-term symptoms similar to the coronavirus.
Experts have said that patients hospitalized with seasonal flu or coronovirus are at risk of death within the next 18 months. Those who appeared to be the most risky had respiratory problems.
“The main lesson learned from the pandemic is that every infection, which was thought to be short-term at first, can also cause a chronic disease,” the experts emphasized.
Scientists analyzed and compared the records of more than 90,000 patients with regard to death, hospitalization and complications. According to the results, the greatest risk for both viruses was seen 30 days after initial infection.
“Certainly, the coronavirus carries a greater risk of health loss than the seasonal flu. However, both of them can result in serious disability and illness,” the scientists emphasized. (oku.az)
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