Coronavirus can affect different people in different ways. For example, some people may contract a severe infection from the virus, as most symptoms are mild to moderate, and others may be completely asymptomatic. Patients who are asymptomatic may not suffer from it themselves, but they are at a high risk of infecting others. Therefore, many wonder if there is any way to determine whether a person is an asymptomatic COVID carrier or not. Read on to know more:
Covid: Why do some people not show symptoms?
People may not show symptoms of COVID for various reasons. For example, young people usually do not show severe symptoms (compared to the elderly) probably due to a stronger innate immune response to the virus.
A Duke University study showed that children between the ages of 6 and 13 are mostly asymptomatic because they are more prone to respiratory viral diseases in general. So when they get COVID-19, it becomes less dangerous.
Also the level of disease severity may depend on one’s vaccination status and immunity acquired from previous infections.
How to determine if someone is an asymptomatic covid carrier?
There is no specific way to determine whether a person is an asymptomatic COVID carrier or not. One of the best ways to determine this is to get an RT-PCR or rapid antigen test done.
However, if you think you may have been exposed to COVID, you should get tested even if you do not have any symptoms. Also, it is very important to isolate yourself.
What are the common covid symptoms?
Most of the common COVID symptoms are similar to cold and flu, and they include fever, headache, loss of smell and taste, sore throat, runny nose are some of the common COVID symptoms. People also experience body aches, skin rashes, red or irritated eyes, chest pain, difficulty breathing and speech impairment.
Recently, people infected with Omicron BA.2 are also showing gut-related syndromes like nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, heartburn, bloating.
What should you pay attention to?
Whether you are symptomatic or asymptomatic, it is extremely important to be vigilant. Even if you are asymptomatic, you can infect others. So wear a mask, maintain COVID hygiene and get vaccinated when it’s your turn.