The influenza A H3N2 (also called “superflu”) COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virusare three diseases that receive special attention in the health sector in Mexico. Due to their characteristicsthey could get confused.

The Ministry of Health confirmed on December 12 that the National Institute of Respiratory Diseases (INER) detected the first case of the so-called “superflu” (influenza A H3N2 subclade K) in a person residing in Mexico.

While the COVID-19 and respiratory syncytal virusare diseases that already have a record this and previous years.

Differences between influenza A H3N2, COVID-19 and syncytial virus

The influenza A H3N2, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus They are viruses that affect the respiratory tract, but they have different characteristics regarding its cause and symptoms.

Symptoms of each disease

Although the symptoms may be similar, there are distinctive characteristics.

Influenza A H3N2

Spain is one of the European countries that has suffered the presence of the “super flu” in recent weeks, which is why the Spanish Society of Emergency Medicine (SEMES) called to be alert for the following symptoms such as: muscle aches, chills, dry cough, fever, headache, and sore throat.

People at risk

Children under 5 years of age (especially under 2 years of age), adults 65 years of age or older, pregnant women, people with certain chronic medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, weakened immune systems, and neurological conditions).

COVID-19

Muscle pain and heaviness in arms or legs, fatiguenasal congestion or sneezing, fever, headache, eye pain, dizziness, cough, chest tightness, shortness of breathhoarse voice, numbness or tingling, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea, loss or change in sense of taste or smell and difficulty sleeping. This is highlighted by the World Health Organization (WHO).

People at risk

Older adults, people with underlying conditions, and unvaccinated people are at higher risk of becoming seriously ill.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Runny nose, sneezing, cough, fever, reduced appetite, irritability or less activity, wheezing, and difficulty breathing. This is highlighted by the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS).

People at risk

Premature babies, girls and boys under one year of age, girls and young boys with congenital heart defects (from birth) and chronic lung disease. Girls and young boys who have a depressed (weakened) immune system due to an illness or medical treatment. Adults with a depressed immune system. And older adults, especially those with underlying heart and lung disease.

How do I know what disease I have?

If determining the differences between influenza A H3N2, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus They are still complicated, a doctor will help better define what illness you havefor this a study to determine what exactly you have and thus determine the treatment to follow.

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