Prague: The seniors became infected with a covid, every other option
According to current knowledge, omicron has initial symptoms very similar to delta, but also colds or flu. Therefore, experts emphasize the importance of PCR assays that determine the virus variant. This is crucial for patients at risk because it will decide on the right treatment. This is limited in omicron. Monoclonal tasks do not take up this variant, only antivirals.
Zdenka and her husband from Prague imagined entering the New Year a little differently. Although vaccinated three times, both received a positive covid-19 test just before New Year’s Eve. “We are acting responsibly. We had the booster dose given as soon as possible. We also try not to walk among people, and when we do, we always wear a respirator. And you see, we both caught it anyway. “ tells the senior.
The test confirmed the mutation
He was the first to feel the symptoms of her husband’s covis. However, it was not clear from his positive PCR test which variant of the virus it was, so the general practitioner MUDr. Cyril Mucha preventively deployed a monoclonal representative on the delta. He also sent Mrs. Zdena for a test. “I didn’t want to at first, I thought it was clear that I had to have it too. But I went and found out in the lab that I had an omicron, “ tells.
Antiviral treatment
Dr. Mucha, Mrs. Zdence, could not use a monoclonal solution because he does not oppose this variant. He therefore prescribed the experimental antiviral drug molnupiravir, currently the only available drug to treat covid. It was good in a week. “And it turned out great, I only had a fever for one day, and I climbed it. Then I didn’t even lie down, I had a cold and I was covered. The disease completely disappeared within a week, “ describes Mrs. Zdena.
Infection from the family? Probably yes
On the holidays, the couple met with their extended family, so they probably got infected. “We tried to figure out who actually brought it between us, but in the end it doesn’t matter. The main thing is that it turned out well and my husband and I are fine, “ concludes Mrs Zdena.
Genetics or omicron
According to molecular geneticist Jan Pačes from the Institute of Molecular Genetics of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, omicron differs a lot from previous variants in terms of antibodies. “Monoclonal reactions do not work on omicron because the surface of the spike protein (a protein found on the surface of the virus) against which they have targeted has changed. We already know the reason why it spreads faster and is not so harmful. He changed the properties.
It turns out that much more virus is in the nasopharynx, less charge in the lungs. Therefore, it infects a person more easily, but it does not have difficult course. This option could push out all the others. “ I think Dr. Pačes is saying that the omicron can end the pandemic completely.
Vaccination in pharmacies is a logical step, I think the head of pharmacists.
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General practitioner Cyril Mucha
Author: archive Blesku