People can also become infected via direct contact with an infected animal, but human to human transmission is rare. On the other hand, COVID is caused by a virus that is transmitted from person-to-person , usually via close contact within six feet. It might also be contracted through direct physical contact, such as shaking the hand of someone who has the coronavirus, or touching a contaminated surface. Simply being near an infected person who coughs, sneezes, or talks can expose you to respiratory droplets containing viral particles, the CDC says.
If those particles get into your eyes, nose, or mouth, you could become infected. Symptoms of the plague typically appear within one week of exposure. Bailey says. Fever is also one of the most common symptoms of the coronavirus, and some people report headache.
After a diagnosis is made, the plague is readily treated with antibiotics. Polsky says. The CDC recommends hospitalization as soon as someone is diagnosed with suspected plague, and antibiotic treatment should begin as soon as possible after lab tests confirm the diagnosis. People who were in close contact with someone diagnosed with the plague can take prophylactic antibiotics to prevent the infection, Dr.
Bailey adds. When it comes to COVID, mild symptoms can usually be treated at home by taking over-the-counter medicines to ease aches and pains and reduce a high temperature. But if symptoms are severe for example, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, trouble breathing, or bluish lips or face , medical care may be required.
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