Current COVID symptoms are still linked to the omicron variant, mainly its sublineage B A. 2.86 (pirola) in January. This infection manifests mostly as ENT symptoms (cold, sore throat). The symptoms of COVID-19 have evolved since its appearance at the end of 2019.
After mainly respiratory signs leading in the most serious forms to fatal pneumonia, it now looks more like a bad cold or even a bad flu.
Its symptoms have thus changed as the variant becomes less severe(but it can still be fatal). In January 2024, the circulation of its virus, SARS CoV-2, is still at a high level but the indicators show a slight decline in cases, the dominant variant currently circulating is BA 2.86 (pergola).
What are the clinical signs suggestive of COVID?
The clinical signs suggestive of COVID-19 are in the general population:
- Acute respiratory infection with a fever or feeling feverish, unexplained asthenia (fatigue) unexplained myalgia
- Headache outside of a known migraine pathology
- Agusia or dysgeusia
- Odynophagia
In people aged 80 or over: Deterioration of general condition, repeated Falls, onset or worsening of cognitive disorders confusional syndrome, diarrhea, decompensation of a previous pathology.
In children: call the above-mentioned signs in the general population, deterioration of general condition, diarrhea, isolated fever in children under 3 months of age.
In patients in an emergency or intensive care situation: recent heart rhythm disturbances, acute myocardial damage, serious thromboembolic events.
What are the COVID-19 symptoms in 2024?
In January 2024, the symptoms of COVID-19 are still those linked to the circulation of the omicron variant, the majority is this. Mainly due to its BA 2.86 lineage. In the latest risk analysis of the variant published on December 11, 2023, it was reported that the Symptoms most frequently observed in cases of BA 2.86 are:
- Asthenia or fatigue
- Headache
- Fever
- Curve
- Runny nose
How long do COVID symptoms last
The average duration of covid is 7 days (3 to 10 days depending on the case)
What are the COVID symptoms linked to omicron
According to the English site Zeus study which lists the omicron Symptoms reported by subscribers, the 5 main symptoms of an omicron infection are:
- Running nose
- Headache
- Fatigue (mild or severe)
- Sneeze
- Sore throat
the digestive systems of COVID
Digestive disorders (diarrhea, vomiting, etc) can occur in the event of contamination by the coronavirus. SARS-CO2 seems to infect cells with a receptor known as ACE2 on their surface. This is from a considered hypothesis by researchers.
This receptor is present in the cells of the respiratory system but also those of the digestive tract. This is why the coronavirus could change transit. It will also cause liver damage and disrupt the intestinal microbiota.
According to researchers, it was stated that the digestive tract has an essential contribution to Covid-19 prolonged symptoms. Around 20% of patients report digestive symptoms during the prolonged phase of covid. The most common disorder is diarrhea
symptoms of COVID-19 in children
Children with SARS CoV-2 infections often present no symptoms in some cases, they present minor diseases due to the infections. When the infection manifests itself, it is most often by banal flu. Syndrome explained: The alteration of the general condition of the child, diarrhea, and fever isolated in children under 3 months should prompt consultation
symptoms of COVID-19 in babies
In pediatrics, covid-19 is often not very systematic, especially in infants. Among the signs that may raise suspicion of coronavirus infection in children, are a fever greater than 30°, unusual irritability, a fever, and cough. Loose stools, vomiting, abdominal pain
The serious signs are:
- Cough or breathing difficulties associated with one of the following signs: acute respiratory distress (groaning).
- Signs of pneumonia: impossible to drink or breastfeed loss of consciousness or convulsions, tachycardia mottling.
the first symptoms of COVID-19
Based on the origin of the disease, we can easily predict whatever is going to happen in this phase that follows:
The first symptoms of a COVID-19 infection are most often not specific: headache, muscle pain, severe fatigue, cold, nausea and or vomiting, and diarrhea can then occur, sometimes loss of taste and or smell. Clinical worsening occurs on average one week after the first Symptoms
▶ What are the symptoms appearance duration
The average incubation period for the SARS-COV-2 virus is 2 to 3 days.
▶ The common cold, a confirmed Symptom of covid
Almost in many cases, or 80% of cases the signs and symptoms of the infections are mild. They are tonsillitis or nasopharyngitis, the first coronavirus patients describe the symptoms of the common cold ( Runny nose, fatigue, etc) but also a flu-like state which can be powerful infected with the coronavirus the common cold is a sign that has always been reported ever since.
Aches and feelings of general despondency are also among the symptoms of the infection. Just as we stated earlier in this article the majority of the infection manifests in ENT symptoms (cold, sore throat).
▶ Another possible sign of COVID is a sore throat
This COVID-19 infection may also cause a sore throat. This is a sign reported by 88 COVID-19 omicron cases out of 277 in a published analysis. This is also one of the signs reported in the June 2022 analysis of omicron cases.
▶ Recent covid-19 symptoms
Are the symptoms recent, maybe as recent as in January 2024? The most frequently encountered symptoms are:
Fatigue can be severe, neurological disorders (cognitive, three, headache) cardiothoracic disorder (chest pain and tightness, tachycardia, dyspnea, cough) smell disorder, and taste disorder. Other known are skin and digestive disorders and pain.
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Final Result
Most reported COVID-19 symptoms were unexpected symptom but over time it became very characteristic of a COVID-19 infection. Several journals of specialists and infectious disease specialists have noted the occurrence of sudden loss of smell (anosmia) often associated with loss of taste (agusia) but without nasal obstruction, in suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients. These and many more may present in 2024 Covid-19 symptoms.
