Florona – A new double infection along with COVID detected in Israel

The first disease with the so-called ‘Florona’ disease, which is a combination of the coronavirus and influenza, was reported by the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth.

According to the newspaper, a woman who went to the Rabin Medical Center to give birth this week was infected with the ‘double disease.’

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According to ‘Russia Today,’ the young woman, who has not been vaccinated, is in good health and is scheduled to be released later on Friday.

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According to the Center for Disease Control and the Israeli Ministry of Health, Israel is experiencing a wave of influenza infection, with 1,849 people treated in Israeli hospitals last week.

The Ministry of Health has begun to investigate this instance, which has very minor symptoms, in order to learn more about the consequences of the two viruses combining and their impact on the human body. Many people, according to physicians, may have contracted two viruses and have yet to be diagnosed.

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What is Florona disease, and how does it affect humans?

The COVID-19 virus and the influenza virus are both infected. This is the first case of this sickness to be documented since the epidemic began in March 2020.

In turn, the influenza virus can cause serious symptoms such as pneumonia, myocarditis, and even death.

The Centers for Medical Control and Prevention and the Israeli Ministry of Health both issued warnings about the spread of the virus, especially after hospitals reported treating 1,849 people with disease problems in the previous week.

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In terms of ‘Florona’ symptoms, evidence suggests that it can induce a wide range of serious symptoms, including pneumonia and other respiratory issues, as well as myocarditis, which can lead to death if not treated.

As a result, the Ministry has recommended that children as young as six months old receive an influenza immunisation that can be given safely alongside the Corona vaccine.

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Immunity in the Face of ‘Florona’:

According to Dr. Nahla Abdel Wahab, a consultant for bacteria, nutrition, and immunity at Cairo University Hospital, in the event of a breakdown in immunity, it is possible to develop severe competitive symptoms and inflammation of the heart muscle, similar to the symptoms of the influenza virus, accompanied by symptoms of COVID 19, noting that the meaning of the two viruses entering the human body is the most significant evidence of his immunity being compromised.

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The nutrition and immunology expert at Cairo University Hospital emphasised the importance of following precautionary measures and getting the vaccine as soon as possible for those who have not yet been vaccinated, explaining that the new ‘Florona’ virus is rapidly spreading and advising all people with chronic diseases to seek medical attention as soon as possible.