SYMPTOMS OF NEW OMICRON SUB-VARIANT BF.7 Medical Dialogues

SYMPTOMS OF NEW OMICRON SUB- VARIANT BF.7 Medical Dialogues

The BF.7 is a sub-lineage of the Omicron variant BA.5. According to PTI, it is a highly transmissible variant with a shorter incubation period. It also has a higher capacity to cause re-infection and can even infect vaccinated individuals.

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According to a study published in the journal 'Cell Host and Microbe,' the BF.7variant has 4.4-fold higher neutralization resistance than the original Wuhan virus. This means the antibodies from the vaccination are not effective enough against the virus.

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Symptoms of the Omicron BF.7 variant include

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SORE THROAT

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The new variant presents symptoms similar to upper respiratory infection

FATIGUE

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HEADACHE

COMMON COLD

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BODYACHE

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