Is it COVID, RSV, norovirus or the flu?
Our friends at the Sacramento Bee had a interesting piece. Here’s the highlights from the article.
You’ll notice that the viruses mentioned in this article have many of the same symptoms. Now is what they call flu season. Depending on your age, health, immune system, you may need testing done by your primary care doctor.
What are flu symptoms?
Fever or feeling chills, Cough, Sore throat, Runny or stuffy nose, Muscle or body aches, Headaches, Fatigue.
What are common symptoms of norovirus?
Diarrhea, Vomiting, Nausea, Stomach pain, Fever, Headache, Body aches, Dehydration, decreased urination, Dry mouth and throat.
According to the CDC, possible symptoms of COVID-19 include:
Fever or chills, Cough, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Tiredness, Muscle, head or body aches, New loss of taste or smell, Sore throat, Congestion or runny nose, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhea.
“Symptoms may appear two to 14 days after exposure to the virus,” the CDC website says.
Symptoms of RSV can include:
Fever, Cough, Runny nose, Wheezing in very young babies, Difficulty breathing.
