Delta or Omikron – how to recognize which variant infected us? Tips and important note

Although Omikron is spreading across Poland, Delta is still on the attack. In such a situation, many people ask themselves whether it is possible to recognize which of the variants caused the infection? Symptoms may be a clue. Some are typical of Delta, some are of Omicron. What to pay special attention to?

1. The observed symptoms caused by Omikron differ from the typical symptoms of COVID-19, including loss of smell and taste or breathing problems
2. Instead, Omicron infection develops a scratchy throat and other flu-like symptoms
3. Experts point out that the observation of symptoms is only a clue as to the variant we are dealing with. Symptoms may also vary from person to person, e.g. depending on the immune status of a person. However, there is a way to check which mutation we have contracted
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Delta or Omikron – is it possible to recognize what mutation we got infected with?

The supernariant Omikron spreading around the world caused a wave of anxiety and repeatedly record increases in infections. We are also getting ready for the next wave. Dr. Franciszek Rakowski from the Interdisciplinary Center for Mathematical and Computational Modeling of the University of Warsaw predicts that in about two weeks, Omikron may constitute up to 90 percent of the total. COVID-19 infections. However, we must not forget about Delta (or that SARS-CoV-2 is still mutating, and therefore further variants may emerge).

This raises the question of whether it is possible to recognize which mutation we have contracted. To help us understand what we may be dealing with, experts have listed symptoms worth paying attention to on livemint.com. Because although the symptoms of Omikron include fever, sore throat, severe pain in the body, more symptoms are still observed. Livemint.com reminds that the US agency CDC recently warned to pay attention to pale, gray or bluish skin, lips and nails.

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So what do you need to know about the symptoms of Delta and Omicron variants? Before we answer this question, we remind you that Regardless of the coronavirus variant, the symptoms of infection may not be typical. That is why it is so important to consult a doctor for any ailment that worries us.

Delta and Omicron symptoms – what to look for?

Observations show that the symptoms caused by Omikron are different from the typical symptoms of COVID-19, including loss of smell and taste, and problems with breathing. Instead, scratchy throat, headache, muscle aches, fatigue and other common cold symptoms are more common than Delta symptoms (more: 20 symptoms of Omikron. These are the most common).

Doctors note that many patients may develop a high fever in the first few days. What is important, Flu-like symptoms, including coughing and a high temperature, remained common symptoms of COVID-19, whether caused by Omikron or Delta.

Breathing problems are a very rare symptom of the Omicron, but common in the Delta (which does not mean that an Omicron infection can be treated “lightly”).

Dr. Swapneil Parikh, dealing with, inter alia, infectious diseases, points out that in the case of Omikron infection, apart from the aforementioned fever, cough and other symptoms from the upper respiratory tract, clear gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) and pain in the lower back and legs are also observed. In turn, the pulmonologist and epidemiologist Dr. Lancelot Pinto points to four main symptoms of Omikron. It’s a fever that lasts a few days, severe pain in the body, sore throat, diarrhea.

It should be remembered that Omikron causes reinfection more often than Delta, and breakthrough infections occur more often in people who are vaccinated, not to mention the risk for those who are not vaccinated.

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Symptoms are just a clue. The answer will come from the PCR test

The above information is only a guide and cannot be used as a method of identifying the variant causing the infection. Moreover, the symptoms may vary from person to person, depending on the immunity of a given person or the level of vaccination. So how do you know what mutation led to infection?

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To do this, a complete genetic analysis is needed to determine if the variant causing the infection looks like Omicron, Delta, or something else. It lasts from four to five days. In other words, it is necessary to perform a PCR test.

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