The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is still wreaking havoc in France. Although less lethal than its predecessors, this variant is much more transmissible. And it is not without symptoms! Researchers work tirelessly to detect the effects of this disease on humans. And their latest discovery is most disturbing… The Objeko editorial team tells you everything in this article.
Covid-19 Omicron: this syndrome attacks your eyes!
The Omicron variant is certainly less deadly, it does not lack more or less serious symptoms in the long term. This latest syndrome discovered is one of the most worrying symptoms known to date. A new study has just been published on April 14 on JAMA Network, which is a platform for publications scientists. Researchers from the University of Michigan in the United States highlight a cause and effect relationship between an infection with Omicron and a retinal vein occlusion. To put it simply, the symptoms are comparable to a stroke of the eye”. This can lead to a decrease in visual acuity, or worse, loss of sight in some cases. These symptoms appear between 2 and 26 weeks after infection.
As reported by our colleagues from La Dépêche: “many patients who have noticed a partial degradation of their vision have noticed a gradual return to normal. For those who have suffered a total loss of threshold vision, no treatment has been developed”.
The problem with this symptom of Omicron is that it is often considered secondary, unlike respiratory disorders. Thus, for some patients, it is sometimes too late. If you are affected by COVID-19 and your sight is declining, do not delay in informing your doctor!
Many other symptoms
The Omicron variant has been circulating around the world for a long time. Thereby. Researchers have already uncovered many of the symptoms that are associated with the disease. Thereby. A Norwegian study, for example, showed that 72% of participants affected by Omicron suffered from sore throats. Another study also confirmed that the Omicron variant first appears in saliva, up to two days before appearing in the nose.
Yale University’s Dr. Moreno, however, said such sore throats were usually not mild. These are very intense throat words, giving the feeling of having the throat raw.
Studies conducted by the John Hopkins Medicine Hospital also seem to show that nearly 20% of patients infected with Omicron suffered from acute diarrhea.
However, this very unpleasant symptom which product in the toilets was only waiting for people with an already weakened immune system.
Finally, people infected with the Omicron variant can end up at sweat profusely in the middle of the night, as if they had just made an intense physical effort. They have to change their night clothes and bed linen every day until the symptoms disappear. Fortunately, these do not last long.
The Omicron variant still present in the population.
The COVID-19 pandemic recently celebrated its second anniversary. It’s a celebration that we could have done without. And, with the Omicron variant, it looks like the terrible disease is here to stay…
At the start of the pandemic, the hospitalization and death rate was very high. This caused a very long confinement, and general hysteria. After a very stressful period, the pandemic seemed to have calmed down. We were thus able to find the freedom for a short duration. A second wave of contamination, however, had sent us all back inside. We all remember the curfew, which had been very badly received by a French people at the end of their tether.
The vaccine then arrived, not without polarizing the population. Despite everything, the vaccinations allowed a nice decline of the disease. It was unfortunately without counting on the arrival of the Delta variant, which turned the deal upside down.
The pass sanitary has been put in place to allow vaccinated people to regain a semblance of normal life in this period of doubt. And, of course, recently, it’s the Omicron variant that’s been in the news. This terrible variant from South Africa is extremely more contagious than the previous ones. Strong fortunately, this Omicron variant is also far less lethal. According to three studies carried out in the United Kingdom and South Africa, this variant would have the risk of hospitalization reduced by 30% to 80%. Moreover, even for hospitalized patients, the need for oxygen would be less. This may well be the last problematic variant. In any case, that’s what we hope!