Covid Flashcards
1
Q
Downsides to infection induced immunity:
A
Severe illness Death Long term health issues (damage to lungs, heart & brain) Duration of immunity unknown Potential for spreading to others
(CDC recommends vaccination for ppl w/ prior infxn)
2
Q
Top symptoms for Omicron:
A
HA Runny nose Sneezing Sore throat Fatigue
3
Q
Name 3 types of covid tests
A
PCR
Antigen
Serology
4
Q
What does a pcr test look for vs antigen vs serology
A
Genetic material / active infection
Proteins / active infection
Antibodies / past infection
5
Q
Pros and cons of pcr test
A
Extremely accurate
Requires special lab equipment (available otc to mail to lab)
Takes hours to days to perform
Expensive (over $100)
6
Q
What are the pros and cons of antigen tests?
A
Produce results in < 15 min
Cheap ($10-15)
Less accurate than pcr (still very accurate if pt has symptoms but can miss early cases)
7
Q
How long does the omicron varient last?
A
About 7 days
