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What's next after Omicron? Scientists draw four future scenarios

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British scientists present four models of how the corona pandemic could develop after Omicron.  There are waves of illness in each of the scenarios - from "quite okay" to "really severe". Scientists from the British "Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies" (SAGE) have dealt with the question of how the  corona pandemic will develop in the future  .  As a result of the study, the research group is now presenting four future scenarios that it considers realistic in relation to Great Britain. Four future scenarios: What awaits us after Omikron? The course of the pandemic presented by the scientists gives an idea that there can be no talk of a real end to the crisis in the coming months.  Because  corona outbreaks and waves of infection  occur continuously from the best-case to the worst-case scenario. Scenario 1: The best case In this scenario, the researchers predict a weak corona wave with less severe disease progression for the autumn and winter of ...

Flu and Covid-19: How to differentiate the symptoms?

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COVID-19 and the  flu  have similar symptoms.  Flu symptoms tend to come on faster and vary more.  The COVID-19 virus, on the other hand, is more likely to cause serious illness, or worse, lead to death.  Shedding light on the differences between the two diseases! Symptoms The symptoms that result from COVID-19 and the flu are similar.  Thus, it is quite difficult to tell the difference between the two based on the symptoms alone. If you feel sick and have signs consistent with both COVID-19 and the flu, your doctor may perform tests to make the correct diagnosis. COVID-19 and flu: the commonalities Both COVID-19 and the flu can cause similar symptoms to varying degrees.  You may be asymptomatic (have no symptoms) or develop severe symptoms. Here are the symptoms that the two diseases have in common: Fever Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Tired Sore throat Runny or stuffy nose Muscle aches or body aches Headache Vomiting and diarrhea (...

Primary immunodeficiency: what is it?

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Primary immunodeficiencies mainly affect the immune system in children and adults and increase the risk of contracting frequent and particularly serious infections. According to the latest figures, there are approximately 6 million people with primary immune deficiencies worldwide.   What are they and how to treat them?   We explain to you. What is primary immunodeficiency? Primary   immune deficiencies   include up to 250 diseases characterized mainly by a total or partial loss of the functions of the immune system. The immune system is made up of a complex network of cells, tissues and organs distributed throughout the body such as blood, lymph nodes, bone marrow, liver, spleen, intestine, etc.   The seamless functioning of this assembly protects the human body from pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses and fungi that can cause disease and strengthen the body's defense mechanisms. When the dysfunction of the immune system is of genetic origin, we...