Those with mild coronavirus beware The damage caused by the disease is greater than previously thought

The coronavirus epidemic continues to pose an exponential danger. The number of patients with at least 2,000 or more every day in Turkey, he explains, the day is breaking records in Europe. However, as another face of the corona epidemic, there are those who have the disease without symptoms. Although these people are happy to have the disease without symptoms and pain, the truth is not.

“THE DAMAGES ARE MORE THAN YOU KNOW IN THE UNCERTAIN THINGS”

According to the chronicle of the Turkish independent, a new study by scientists suggests that the damage to the lungs of those with the disease without symptoms is more than expected. The research basically looks at a molecule called hyaluronic acid, which is produced spontaneously in the body and is found in the extracellular matrix.

This molecule, which acts as a thin protective or moisturizing layer, also regulates inflammation and fibrosis in the lungs. Previous studies have revealed that high levels of hyaluronic acid are associated with spots found in the lungs on X-ray images.

THERE ARE MORE RISKS THAN YOU THINK

Similar results were seen in coronavirus patients. Research showed that asymptomatic cases also had varying degrees of lung damage, so these people were more at risk than previously thought.

AFFECTS THE ACID LEVELS

Daniel Jacobson, who works on number systems biology at Oak Ridge National Laboratory at the start of the study, said by examining samples taken from the lungs, they determined that the virus affected hyaluronic acid levels.

Jacobson said: “The virus can absorb more than 1000 times its own weight and turn into hydrogels. In coronavirus patients, we have observed that the regulation of the three genes responsible for hyaluronic acid synthesis is significantly increased and the regulation of both genes responsible for maintaining these balances decreased significantly. “A hydrogel is formed when it is filled in the same area. The surface of the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged turns into a gel, breathing becomes very difficult. “

This also explains why some patients are out of breath even when connected to a ventilator.

“DAMAGE MAY OCCUR IN UNCONNECTED LUNGS”

The researcher made the following warnings about asymptomatic patients:

There may be significant damage to the lungs without even noticing. Furthermore, these individuals can change from asymptomatic to ‘long-term carriers’, with more serious long-term consequences. In this case, we need to change our perspective on the epidemic. Because asymptomatic infection can cause long-term problems that will profoundly affect society.

In the fight against the epidemic, most countries focus on identifying and treating cases with symptoms such as fever and cough.