Will it be more difficult to treat the new crown flu?

The winter outbreak of influenza virus is approaching, and mankind is once again facing the dual threat of influenza virus and new coronavirus

A few days ago, the "Times of Israel" reported that a pregnant woman in the country was found to be infected with both the new crown and influenza viruses.

From a global perspective, this is indeed not the first time that the new crown virus and the flu virus have joined forces to "conduct crimes

"The clinical manifestations of new coronavirus infection are similar to those of influenza and viral pneumonia.

According to Bao Changjun, director of the Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Acute Infectious Diseases, it remains to be seen whether co-infection with these two viruses will cause more serious diseases

However, from the current research literature, simultaneous infection of the new coronavirus and influenza virus is not good for the development of the disease

Research institutions such as the Key Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases, Tongji Hospital Affiliated to Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, and the Key Laboratory of Environment and Health of the School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, published a study of 307 patients with new coronary pneumonia in 2020 It was found that patients who were simultaneously infected with the new coronavirus and influenza B virus were at higher risk of adverse outcomes

In February 2021, the research published by Professor Xu Ke and Professor Lan Ke of the State Key Laboratory of Virology of Wuhan University showed that co-infection of the two viruses is like adding fuel to the fire, and influenza viruses can significantly promote new coronavirus infections

"If the two viruses are co-infected, it may be more difficult to treat

Every winter and spring are the seasons for the high incidence of influenza.

"Vaccination is an effective means to prevent influenza and new crowns, especially the whole course of vaccinations

He also reminded that the immunity of the elderly and special populations is low, and the risk of infection with influenza and new coronavirus is also relatively high, and vaccination will reduce the incidence of severe illness

"If you have fever, cough and other symptoms, you can first check whether you have a recent history of potential exposure to the new coronavirus, such as whether you have been in contact with people who have recently entered the country, whether you have come into contact with imported frozen foods and items

"Even if there are no symptoms, if you have recently traveled to a medium-high risk area for the new crown virus or have a history of close contact with patients with new crown infection, do not take it lightly.