Pink-eye could be a symptom of severe COVID-19: study
4 years, 9 months ago

Pink-eye could be a symptom of severe COVID-19: study

Firstpost  

Conjunctivitis, also known as pink-eye, generally presents as redness, swelling and watering of the eyes. What we knew so far According to the World Health Organization, common symptoms of COVID-19 include dry cough, fever and tiredness. The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery presented a similar theory, adding that there may also be a subsequent loss of taste in COVID-19 patients. Of all the participants, 12 showed the symptoms of conjunctivitis, which is also known as pink-eye: 11 of the 12 also tested positive for COVID-19 through a nose swab. For more information, read our article on COVID-19: Symptoms, Causes, Transmission, Prevention and Treatment _._ Health articles in Firstpost are written by myUpchar.com, India’s first and biggest resource for verified medical information.

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These COVID Symptoms Are Red Flags That You Need Medical Attention
11 months, 3 weeks ago

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valentinrussanov via Getty Images We know the hallmark symptoms of COVID ― like coughing, fatigue, for example ― but there are some COVID-19 symptoms that aren’t normal and shouldn’t be treated as such. “What’s really important is making sure people look out for certain telltale signs and symptoms that may warrant hospital-level care or a health care provider, so that …

New coronavirus subvariant Arcturus is now in L.A. Is there reason to worry?
1 year, 8 months ago

New coronavirus subvariant Arcturus is now in L.A. Is there reason to worry?

LA Times  

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Conjunctivitis could be a symptom for Covid
3 years, 8 months ago

Conjunctivitis could be a symptom for Covid

Deccan Chronicle  

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Soreness, light sensitivity and other eye problems likely to occur in COVID-19 patients, suggests study
4 years ago

Soreness, light sensitivity and other eye problems likely to occur in COVID-19 patients, suggests study

Firstpost  

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COVID-19 in eyes: New case study offers first proof of coronavirus infecting ocular tissue
4 years, 2 months ago

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Firstpost  

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Coronavirus | Experts widen list of COVID-19 symptoms
4 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus | Experts widen list of COVID-19 symptoms

The Hindu  

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4 years, 6 months ago

Covid-19: Let's revise coronavirus symptoms

India Today  

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What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
4 years, 7 months ago

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

Associated Press  

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6 new symptoms of coronavirus, as confirmed by US' agency CDC
4 years, 8 months ago

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India TV News  

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CDC adds new symptoms that can alert suspected Coronavirus patients of the possibility of being infected
4 years, 8 months ago

CDC adds new symptoms that can alert suspected Coronavirus patients of the possibility of being infected

Firstpost  

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Coronavirus infection: Now add pinkeye to list of atypical symptoms of Covid-19
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus infection: Now add pinkeye to list of atypical symptoms of Covid-19

India Today  

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Coronavirus data suggests symptoms are often confusingly similar to common cold viruses
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus data suggests symptoms are often confusingly similar to common cold viruses

ABC  

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Coronavirus pandemic: Doctor answers some most common questions about Covid-19
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus pandemic: Doctor answers some most common questions about Covid-19

India Today  

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Coronavirus: Eye doctors suggest people switch from contact lenses to glasses to prevent Covid-19
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Eye doctors suggest people switch from contact lenses to glasses to prevent Covid-19

The Independent  

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Does COVID-19 have a link with the eyes?
4 years, 9 months ago

Does COVID-19 have a link with the eyes?

The Hindu  

We ophthalmologists are used to the red/pink eye, called Madras Eye, which is a viral conjunctivitis caused by Adenovirus. COVID-19 also spreads from droplet source, and has respiratory symptoms such as breathlessness which is not in the case of adenoviral infections. Those affected experience symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath or conjunctivitis, which can appear between two to …

Coronavirus: What are the symptoms, where has it spread and is it worse than the flu?
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: What are the symptoms, where has it spread and is it worse than the flu?

The Independent  

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Coronavirus Symptoms, risk, everything you must know
4 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus Symptoms, risk, everything you must know

India TV News  

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