Stealth Omicron Variant
In different environmental features and geographical areas, viruses keep mutating. As a result of this mutation, viruses change their nature and structure. We have learned from the experience of the last couple of years that each mutation leads to the difference in structure and symptoms in the next variant. The present sub-variant of omicron is named as BA.2 ‘’stealth variant’’ of Omicron.
what does stealth omicron mean?
This name is given to this
variant because it is hard to detect this virus in the human body. By knowing the
signs and symptoms of a stealth variant, we
can detect it faster and can take the steps to remain safe from the
complications caused by BA.2.
Main Two Signs of BA.2
On the basis of the present research, the
experts of WHO (World Health Organization) are on the view that the stealth
variant of Omicron does not mainly affect the lungs, it mainly affects the
upper part of the respiratory system as compared to the previous versions of COVID-19. However, there is much
research needed to confirm the symptoms and causes of sub-variant BA.2. On the basis of previous studies
and comparison with present research, the experts are on the view that there are
typically two main symptoms that have been found in the people affected by stealth omicron variant. These symptoms
are
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Fatigue
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Dizziness
There might be many other
reasons for the tiredness and dizziness, but if this condition prevails for a
long time then there are chances that you have been affected by the stealth sub-variant. You must
immediately consult with the doctor. When people are affected by the
stealth variant of Omicron, these symptoms appear after two to three days. In the UK
it is spreading very fast. People over there are complaining about these two symptoms
mostly.
Other symptoms of Stealth sub-variant
Like the parent virus,
stealth sub-variant has some common symptoms. Stealth sub-variant also leads to
the following symptoms in the body:
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Fever
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Cough
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Extreme Tiredness
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Bad Throat
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Muscular pain
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Elevated pulse rate
As the BA.2 sub-variant affects the gut more than
that of the nose, it is different from its parent variant omicron. According to
the experts, its 20 mutations make it different from the original Omicron. It is very much difficult to
trace the aggressiveness and nature of the stealth sub-variant of Omicron. Omicron BA.2 spreads much faster than the
sub-variant BA.1. Stealth Omicron
sub-variant causes as severe infections as Delta
variant.
Patient’s Experience
From the results gathered by
experts from different countries it is concluded that when people are being
infected with BA.2 they are
complaining the following six gut-related sickness issues;
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Nausea
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Diarrhoea
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Vomiting
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Abdominal Pain
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Heart-burn
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Bloating
People experiencing the stealth omicron sub-variant also
complain about many other issues, like Stomach problems, Runny nose, Scratchy
throat, Night sweats, and loss of appetite. Many people are also experiencing
brain tension, skin rashes, and faintness when they got infected by the
sub-variant of Omicron.
WHO Warns About BA.2
WHO (World Health Organization) says that the ‘stealth’ omicron sub-variant has been
detected in 57 countries. According to the data provided by WHO, all these
countries are reporting the increasing proportion of BA.2. WHO also reports that the data to track the stealth omicron
sub-variant is so far limited. As the data to track BA.2 is limited, it is
advised to treat BA.2 by following the omicron norms. Sub-variant stealth is one of the four sub-variants of omicron. Recent studies show that BA.2 is more contagious than BA.1. Till now there are no indications
whether BA.2 causes more severe cases. The experts are tracking this virus very fast to treat it better than the previous methods to treat the patients because the stealth variant is
spreading faster than its distant cousin COVID-19.
Recommendations
As the stealth sub-variant of omicron has a very high
contagious nature and it is a reminder that the pandemic has never ended. So it is advised to wear a mask, ovoid the
gatherings follow the COVI-19 norms and it is much important to get vaccinated.
When people remain unvaccinated they create risks for themselves and others.
And hope that this may be the last variant of this series.
