An unusual symptom of the XEC variant that threatens this winter

XEC variant of coronavirus has been threatening since June, when the first case was recorded in Germany. It has now spread to other countries such as the UK, USA, France and Spain. There are approximately 1,115 cases reported worldwide in 29 countries.

This option It’s much more contagiousalthough due to the low number of registrations it is impossible to predict how it will react. However, it is expected to become the dominant strain in the coming months. Belongs to the Omicron family. vaccines should work vs. XEC.

Identified cases already account for about 10% of patients who consult a doctor with a complaint. general symptoms. These include: cough, malaise, fever, nasal congestion, loss of smell and taste, sore throat and headache.

XEC is a combination options KS.1.1 and KP.3.3. What is new is that most people diagnosed with this disease have new symptom: loss of appetitewhich is usually accompanied by diarrhea and general malaise, reports the Daily Mirror.

In most cases, recovery usually takes several weeks. However, some people may take longer to recover and even requiring hospitalization.

As a measure of protection against the new strain, there is already talk about the possible return of masks. A few days ago, Health Minister Monica García said that this measure could be reintroduced in health centers and hospitals if flu and Covid rates are exceeded.