Corona infection: These are the most common symptoms
Created: 03/11/2022, 09:12
By: Stella Henrich
A runny nose, a sore throat and occasional coughing as well as breathing problems are considered the top 5 symptoms of a corona infection.
Munich – According to a study by the British company Zoe Limited, five symptoms indicate being infected with corona.
However, these top 5 would differ depending on the vaccination status.
In people who are fully vaccinated, a runny nose is the most common, followed by a headache, sneezing, sore throat and a persistent cough.
This circle has fewer symptoms over a shorter period of time.
They would become less seriously ill and therefore recover more quickly.
The result is based on symptom reports that those affected electronically communicate to an app every day.
The evaluation of the data leads to the further result that people who
have only received a Covid vaccination, headaches are said to occur most frequently.
In second place is a runny nose, followed by a sore throat, sneezing and a persistent cough.
The
Zoe Health Study
, formerly the COVID Symptom Study, is a health research project by the British company
Zoe Limited
using a mobile app running on Android and iOS.
Participants report how they feel every day in the app, even if they feel good.
Corona infection: Common symptoms of an infection
One thing we now know: the corona virus and its variants have still not been fully researched.
Nevertheless, the Federal Center for Health Education (BZgA) is now becoming much more specific in its statements.
Common symptoms of infection with the coronavirus are cough, fever, runny nose, sore throat and disorders of the sense of smell and/or taste.
Other symptoms could include shortness of breath, headache and body aches, general weakness or gastrointestinal complaints such as nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Recent observations indicate that infections with the omicron virus variant are associated more frequently with a sore throat and less frequently with loss of taste or smell than infections with the virus variant delta.
The nose is running.
Only a corona test can provide certainty as to whether a virus infection with Covid-19 is present.
(Iconic image) © Maurizio Gambarini/picture alliance/dpa
The main way to get infected with the coronavirus is through droplets or aerosols (“floating particles”) in the air.
Also a smear infection
over surfaces is possible.
The coronavirus is transmissible from person to person.
In closed rooms, for example, the risk of transmission is higher than in the fresh air.
It is also important which virus variant is involved.
According to the BZgA, the corona vaccination offers the best protection against infection, illness and severe COVID-19 courses.
Those who have been vaccinated and those who have recovered can also transmit the virus.
According to the BZgA, it takes an average of four to six days for the first symptoms of COVID-19 to develop after infection with the coronavirus.
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Good to know: According to the Federal Ministry of Health, vaccinated people can also
infected with the coronavirus.
Therefore, everyone - vaccinated and unvaccinated - should always be careful, get tested if they suspect a corona infection - for example due to symptoms of COVID-19 or contact with an infected person - and comply with the applicable precautionary measures.
Corona infection: what are the most common symptoms?
According to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the most frequently recorded symptoms after an infection with the coronavirus include cough, fever, runny nose and loss of smell and taste.
The coronavirus mainly causes infections of the respiratory tract.
But other organ systems such as the cardiovascular system, nervous system, liver and kidneys can also be affected.
According to the RKI, the most common symptoms in Germany are:
symptom | RKI registration data of sick people |
Cough | 42 percent |
Sniffles | 31 percent |
Fever | 26 percent |
Disturbance of the sense of smell and/or taste | 19 percent |
But often those who are ill do not know whether they are “only” suffering from the flu or whether they are suffering from corona.
According to the WHO, chills and muscle pain are now also symptoms that can be observed with the virus.
In case of doubt, only a corona test helps sick people to clarify the situation.
Aside from the five typical symptoms, feelings of confusion, general discomfort, and difficulty waking up can also speak for a Covid-19 disease.
If they occur in combination with symptoms such as breathing difficulties, coughing or fever, those affected should seek help and contact a doctor.