At the age of 79, Bayeng was infected with a new crown. What kind of medicine did he take?

On July 21st in the United States time, the White House announced that the President's President Biden's new crown virus test was positive. This is the second new president of the United States, and the epidemic has never subsided.

President's doctor Kevin O'Connor sent an open letter saying that Biden now has "minor symptoms" and meets the finger of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to recommend the use of antiviral drug Paxlovid's finger Zheng, he has let the patient start taking this medicine.

Biden has inoculated two new crown vaccines and two stitches. According to the current research results, vaccines are difficult to completely prevent infection, but they can reduce the chance of severe illness.

Next, Biden will be separated and working at home in the White House until the test results are negative.

Bynden in isolation | President Biden

How was Biden being infected?

The White House held a press conference for this, and was chaired by the White House spokesman Karine Jean-Pierre and the White House epidemic coordinator Ashish Jha.

The reporter repeatedly asked Biden's symptoms and physical conditions. Kalin replied that the President was still talking for 20 minutes at a high temperature at 36 ° C outdoors the day before, and his body was very good. The president felt a little tired that night, did not sleep well at night, and had symptoms of runny nose and occasional dry cough. The next morning, the president conducted a routine antigen screening and found that it was positive, and then performed a PCR (nucleic acid) test, and the result was also positive.

Dr. Jiaha said he didn't know how Biden was infected. Usually, the people around Biden protected him in a "bubble", and everyone who came to meet must do the new crown virus test first. When the White House said that Vice President Harris and Secretary of State Brillin won the new crown, they have not communicated with the president face to face for a week, so the president is not close contact. However, the White House has been publicly stated that the president is likely to have a new crown, and they are prepared. Recently, Biden Gang came back from the Middle East and came into contact with many people along the way. Infection seemed to be inevitable.

After the test results of Biden were positive, the White House Medical Department notified all his close contacts, including members of Congress and journalists who had contact with him during the trip.

Biden visited the UAE in July | President Biden

What kind of medicine is Biden taking?

Dr. Jaha answered the medical questions of the reporter.

Whether the virus infected with Biden was infected with Omikon BA.5 subtype, the sequencing results generally came out in a week, but this time the result will be faster.

PaxLovid, which is taken by Biden, is a combination of two antiviral drugs, Nirmatrelvir and Ritonavir. Clinical trials show that high -risk patients start taking within 5 days of symptoms, which can reduce the risk of hospitalization or death by 89%.

Dr. Jiaha said that the current treatment of president is mainly taking antiviral drugs, just like others. However, pay attention to the interaction with other drugs using this medicine. Biden was taking 3 medicines before. During the time of taking Paxlovid, the first two medicines need to be suspended:

1. Rosuvastatin, a clock drug that reduces cholesterol.

2. Apixaban (APIXABAN), aimed at atrial fibrillation anticoagulant drugs, the role is to prevent thrombosis in the heart and therefore occur -mate -occurbolic thrombosis embolism.

3. Famotidine, drugs that suppress gastric acid secretion.

The reporter also asked about the "rebound" problem about PaxLovid after treatment.

Studies have found that some patients will have symptoms or virus detection positive after 2 to 8 days after ending PAXLOVID treatment. In fact, in clinical trials, there are similar conditions in the control group of PAXLovid. Therefore, some patients with a brief recovery may be part of the natural disease of the new coronary virus infection, which has nothing to do with taking medicine and vaccine. The symptoms when "rebound" after taking the medicine are generally mild.

Dr. Jiaha said that the percentage of "rebound" was about 5%, and no "rebound" was found to lead to the consequences of hospitalization or bad.

What may happen next?

The risk after infection with the new coronal virus has a lot to do with the patient's previous physical condition.

Family doctors performed by Biden in November 2021 showing that the 78 -year -old male's blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation and heart function were normal. The indicators are well controlled, and other inspection results are not serious. Two new problems are: clearing the throat and cough more frequently when speaking, and the stiffness of walking. These performances may come from the old faults of Biden, gastroesophageal reflux and bone joint problems. Overall, the doctor thought that the health of Biden allowed him to fulfill his president's duties well.

Biden Medical Examination Report | The White House

There is a medical group in the White House, including doctors, nurses, doctors, and other medical staff. It is a small clinic. President's usually minor disease, including vaccination, is carried out there.

If the situation is serious, Biden will be sent to the nearby Walter Reed Hospital, who usually do annual physical examination and colonoscopy here. Less than half an hour from the White House to the hospital, you can also fly over. In October 2020, the former President Trump won the new crown, flying. There is a presidential suit in that hospital, like an apartment, including a bedroom, and a room to open a cabinet meeting. Therefore, the patient "can continue to be president even in the hospital."

When Trump was infected with the new crown, the vaccine had not been made. In addition, there were risk factors such as obesity, and the possibility of death after the new crown was as high as 1%to 2%. Now Biden not only vaccinated the vaccine, but also used antiviral drugs, and the possibility of death was significantly reduced.

Bayeng vaccination second dose strengthening needle | Video screenshot Politico

Dr. Jiaha said that the President Rest Comfortably (comfortable to rest, this is a cock of American doctors, common in the medical records), thinking about it, and changed to his work comfortably. According to a statement issued by the White House, Biden will perform all responsibilities during the isolation period, and continue to work through telephone and video conferences. The White House will update the president's status daily.

Two presidents are infected with new coronal viruses, which may be a wake -up clock in the United States, and the popular threat is still severe.

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