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Covid, flu and RSV rising in the US: Key symptoms to know


Published on 2025-01-08 12:43:10 - Indiatimes
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  • The CDC reports that influenza A, COVID-19, norovirus, and RSV are on the rise this winter, with symptoms such as fever, cough, and shortness of breat

The article from the Times of India discusses the concurrent rise of three respiratory illnesses in the United States: COVID-19, influenza (flu), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). It highlights the key symptoms to watch for with each virus. For COVID-19, symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion, and nausea or vomiting. Influenza shares some symptoms like fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue, and sometimes diarrhea and vomiting. RSV primarily affects young children and older adults, presenting with symptoms like runny nose, decrease in appetite, coughing, sneezing, fever, and wheezing. The article emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between these illnesses due to overlapping symptoms, which can complicate diagnosis and treatment, especially as flu season coincides with a surge in other respiratory infections.

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