Comparing and contrasting COVID-19 and Influenza in Colombia

The global impact of respiratory illnesses has had a significant global impact throughout history, with

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and, more recently,

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causing widespread

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. In

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, these two diseases have significantly influenced public

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, social

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, and the economy.

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are viral respiratory infections, it is important to understand their differences in terms of

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public

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are two viral diseases that have

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significantly impacted public

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around the world.

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illnesses share common traits,

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as being respiratory infections and causing similar symptoms

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, despite these similarities, there are important differences in their virology, modes of

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, clinical severity, and the way the Colombian healthcare system.

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are caused by viruses, yet their origins and biological structures are quite different.

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is caused by the

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virus, which comes in several strains, primarily types A and B. These strains mutate regularly, requiring yearly updates to vaccines.

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, is caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which emerged in late 2019.

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coronaviruses have existed for years,

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strain was new and unknown to scientists and

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authorities.

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has been circulating globally for centuries,

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is a more recent virus.

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are RNA viruses, the

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virus mutates faster than SARS-CoV-2.

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has shown the ability to develop new variants over time, as evidenced by the emergence of the Delta and Omicron strains, which have been particularly challenging for public

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systems worldwide, including

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’s. The early symptoms of

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and

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are quite similar, making it challenging to differentiate between the two without testing.

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diseases cause fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue, and body aches. In

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, particularly during flu season or

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peaks, many individuals have presented with overlapping symptoms, which has strained testing capacities.

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illnesses can lead to more severe respiratory complications, especially in vulnerable groups

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as the elderly, children, and those with pre-existing conditions. In terms of

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,

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influenza

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are

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mainly through respiratory droplets expelled when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.

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has been shown to

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more easily, with a higher basic reproduction number (R0) than

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. The R0 for

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in

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is usually between 1.3 and 1.8,

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early studies estimated

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’s R0 to be between 2 and 3.5, which indicates a higher potential for rapid

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.

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viruses can

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through direct contact with contaminated surfaces, airborne

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plays a more significant role in the

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of

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.