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Lungs are the main organs affected by COVID-19; however, the virus can also affect other organs, such as the kidneys, brain, and liver. Lungs are the main organs affected by COVID-19. Besides the lungs, the SARS-CoV-2 virus affects other parts of the respiratory system, such as the trachea (windpipe), nasal cavity, and throat. Although COVID-19 …

In some cases, COVID-19 can cause life-threatening lung complications such as pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and sepsis Most people with COVID-19 experience mild to moderate symptoms such as cough, fever, and shortness of breath. In some cases, however, COVID-19 can cause life-threatening lung complications such as pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and sepsis. What are symptoms of COVID-19 pneumonia? …

While sneezing is not a definitive symptom of COVID-19, some people infected with the Delta variant have complained of sneezing While sneezing is not a definitive symptom of COVID-19, some people infected with the Delta variant have complained of sneezing. Sneezing is common in other conditions such as the common cold, flu, or allergies. According to the CDC, some of …

According to the CDC, about 3%-17% of patients with COVID-19 develop lung-related complications that require hospitalization such as pneumonia According to the CDC, about 3%-17% of patients with COVID-19 develop lung-related complications that require hospitalization, such as pneumonia. Many infected individuals may have no symptoms of pneumonia, such as difficulty breathing, chest pain, or high fever, even though radiological investigations …

Omicron (aka B.1.1.529) is a variant of the COVID-19 virus that was recently discovered in South Africa. Omicron has been designated as a variant of concern by the World Health Organization (WHO). The new COVID-19 Omicron variant aka B.1.1.529, discovered in South Africa and identified in Israel, has numerous mutations in critical parts of its spike protein. Scientists who assisted …

Typically vaccine-related side effects are reported within 24 to 48 hours of taking the vaccine. Most people report vaccine-related side effects within 24 to 48 hours of taking the vaccine.  Most side effects are mild and need no active intervention, which includes: fatigue, pain at the injection site, fever less than 102°F, headache, flu-like symptoms, muscle ache, chills and diarrhea. …

People who recover from COVID-19 do develop an immune response to the disease after infection; however, these antibodies usually decline after 8 months. The immune system remembers and recognizes a virus infection after a person recovers from it. If the body is exposed to the same infectious agent again, immune cells and proteins that circulate in the body can recognize …

COVID-19 headaches typically last for a few days, although the duration depends on your age, immune system, and overall health condition Headache is a potential symptom of COVID-19 and can also occur after getting vaccinated. COVID-19 headaches typically last for a few days, although the duration depends on your age, immune system, and overall health condition. In mild cases of …

COVID-19 can affect the skin with symptoms known as cutaneous manifestations that result in bumps, rashes, papules, and more. Although not seen in every infected person, COVID-19 can affect the skin as well. These symptoms, also called the cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19, may vary with people.  Unlike the rash caused by other viral infections (such as rubella, measles, herpes, and …

The Delta variant is believed to be twice as contagious as previous variants and is associated with increased rates of hospitalization and serious illness Multiple variants of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus have been emerging that are different from the original Alpha variant.  The Delta variant is believed to be twice as contagious as previous COVID-19 variants and is associated with increased …