Biden is suspected to be infected with Omikon BA.5 mutant, nosebleeds, body pain, and have been discontinued to reduce atrial fibrillation drugs

According to CCTV news reports, on the 21st local time, the White House issued a statement saying that the test results of the US President Biden's new crown virus were positive and the symptoms were mild. According to the latest news, the White House revealed that Biden is likely to be infected with Omikon BA.5 mutant strains. It is reported that BA.5 mutant strains have more spread, and the cases of infection are currently accounting for about 70%-85%of the national cases.

The White House doctor Kevin Overnor revealed that Biden mainly had symptoms such as sore throat, nosebleeds, cough, and physical pain, but the symptoms were "continuously improved." It is reported that Biden has completely vaccinated and inoculated two doses to strengthen the needle. According to the guidelines of the US Disease Control and Prevention Center, he will be isolated in the White House until the test results are negative. During this period, he will continue to fulfill all his duties.

↑ Bayeng suspected infection BA.5 mutant strain

Biden took the new crown antiviral drug treatment, but it is not "universal medicine"

According to reports, Biden has begun to take Paxlovid (Paxlovid) developed by Pfizer. According to reports, this is a new crown oral medication, which is combined by Ritonavir and PF-07321332 (also known as Nirmatrelvir, Nel Matt Lee). The former is an antiviral efficiency agent, which was previously used for anti -AIDS virus, and the latter is a inhibitor for the main protease of the new coronary virus. It is reported that PaxLovid can inhibit virus replication, thereby reducing the development and deterioration of the disease, which can greatly reduce the risk of hospitalization of new crown patients.

However, Patrick Jackson, assistant professor of infectious diseases at the University of Virginia, pointed out that although the study showed that Paxlovid could significantly reduce the hospitalization rate and mortality of the infected people among those who did not take over In terms of antibodies, the effect is "unclear." Jackson said that no PaxLovid can significantly reduce the symptoms of the infected person or make the patient feel faster.

↑ Biden has begun to take Paxlovid, antiviral drugs developed by Pfizer

It is also reported that several new crown infected people have occurred after taking Paxlovid, and the "Fuyang" occurs. It is reported that the chief medical adviser of Biden, Foch, has been negative for several days after taking the drug for several consecutive days, and then "Fuyang" again.

Jackson said that although researchers have a relatively limited understanding of Omikon BA.5, vaccination can still play a certain degree of protection. He also said that PaxLovid is not a panacea, and it may have adverse reactions with other drugs.

Expert: Older and other health issues may cause health risks to increase

It is reported that if there are other health problems before the new crown, other diseases such as cancer and chronic nephropathy will lead to increased risk after infection. Jackson pointed out that one of the biggest risk factors after the new crown is age. According to Jackson, compared with the 20 -year -old new crown -infected infection, the hospitalization rate of 79 -year -old infections may be 8 times higher, and the possibility of death is about 140 times higher.

It is reported that Biden's previous medical examination results showed that his body was healthier, and there were not many common health risks for the elderly. However, John Hopkins University Infectious Disease Expert Ada pointed out that Bayeng had the problem of atrial fibrillation (AFIB). Irregular heart beating may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

According to reports, for the treatment of diseases, Biden has been taking anticoagulant drugs-Eliquis (also known as Apixaban) and Crestor. However, because these two drugs will have adverse reactions with Paxlovid, the White House claims that the president has suspended these two drugs.

Harlan Krum Holz, a heart disease expert at Yale University, said that the probability of suspending the suspension of anticoagulant drugs in the short term is small. He said: "Due to the infection of the new crown, his (Biden) atrial fibrillation problem is not the main problem for the time being." However, Adaja believes that Biden's heart problem may lead to an increase in the risk of severe diseases. " He vaccinated the vaccine and took the medicine in time, but his heart problems were still worthy of attention. "

Jackson also believes that Biden's medical team should pay close attention to its symptoms and monitor its blood oxygen levels. If the situation worsen, it should be sent to the hospital in time to get other drugs for treatment. Some experts point out that if Bayeon's blood oxygen saturation is less than 94%or dyspnea, it should be sent to the hospital in time.

"Some patients may have improved symptoms at first, but then symptoms will be intensified." He believes whether the condition of Biden is now gentle or serious. "Symptoms of most mild patients may last about a week, and the specific situation needs to be observed." He explained.

Harlan said that the high infection of the new crown variant is the reason for the rising hospitalization rate and mortality rate. According to Xinhua News Agency on the 22nd, due to the relaxation of epidemic prevention measures and the influence of mutant strains, the number of new crowns in Europe and the United States recently increased rapidly, causing a new round of epidemic vortex. Data show that as of the 22nd, there were more than 90 million new crown cases in the United States, and a total of more than 1.025 million cases of deaths were accumulated.

Red Star News reporter Li Jinrui

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