New Symptoms, Can Corona Covid-19 Infection Be Seen Through Feet?

Kapanlagi.com - The increasing number of cases infected with the corona virus in the world has led some health experts to find ways to identify this virus. Some symptoms such as rashes and itching are also new characteristics of corona virus infection. Recently, experts revealed that corona infection symptoms can be seen through the feet. Is it true?

Concerns about the increasing number of cases exposed to the corona virus have prompted experts to observe what symptoms are emerging. In addition, many people infected with covid-19 do not show any symptoms.

In relation to this, experts in Europe are studying small signs on someone's feet exposed to covid-19 to minimize the spread of the corona virus for those who do not show symptoms. Here is a more complete review of new symptoms of corona infection that can be seen through the feet:

1. Expert Findings

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Health experts in Europe have discovered a way to identify coronavirus infections. It can be done simply by looking at a person's feet. Doctors have found that a number of patients exposed to the coronavirus have small lesions (abnormal tissue) on their feet. This research, which began in Spain, suggests that this is another symptom of the coronavirus.

The first case of these lesions was reported by the International Federation of Podiatrists in France, in a 13-year-old boy. Initially, doctors thought the lesions were caused by spiders, but the patient started showing coronavirus symptoms. "Dermatology experts later reported similar cases in many Covid-19 patients in Italy and France," said the Spanish General Council of Official Podiatrist Colleges. 

2. Similar to Measles

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Health experts also state that the purple lesions are very similar to measles or chilblains, which usually appear on the toes and usually heal without leaving scars.

In most cases, the lesions are experienced by teenagers and children who are infected with the virus. On the other hand, cases experienced by adults are reported in fewer numbers.

3. Further Research

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So far, further research is needed to add small lesions on the feet to the list of COVID-19 symptoms. In addition, the Podiatry Council in the country also revealed that colleges and their members should be more responsive to the possibility that lesions on the feet are early signs to detect the coronavirus.

If health experts conduct further research on this matter, it is certainly expected to help prevent transmission of the coronavirus, especially for those who do not show symptoms.

Although scientific evidence cannot be discussed yet as it requires more time to examine these cases. However, health experts urge to continue following the steps of the government in preventing infection with the coronavirus such as self-quarantine, and remain vigilant about the surrounding conditions to avoid transmission or getting infected with the coronavirus.

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