Everything you need to know about symptoms, causes, precautions, treatment of Delta Plus variant.

The coronavirus variant is on track to become the dominant version of the virus. Delta Plus variant is a sub lineage of delta variant. It is a mutated version of the B.1.617.2 Variant. This variant is characterized by the K417N mutation in the spike protein of the SARS-CO-V2.

Delta plus or Delta AY.1 variant is K417N mutation has been associated with "immune escape". Which means that virus is less responsive or less effective to any type of drug therapy. Delta plus is reported in 12+ countries, according to report, from one district in December 2020, Delta variant spreaded to 52 districts till March 2021.

How is the Delta plus variant different from other variants of covid virus?

The Indian government recently said that the new Delta plus variant is a "Variant of concern". Mainly three characteristics are delta plus variants different from any form of virus.

➤ Increased transmissibility.
➤ Stronger binding to receptors of lung cells.
➤ Low antibody response.

India is one of the nine countries where the new covid-delta plus variant has been detected.

Delta Plus Variant Symptoms :

In the early stage of Covid-19 Delta plus variant, you may be face Gastric issue. If anyone of you faces symptoms like Nausea, Appetite Loss, Diarrhea, Cough, Fever, Headache, Skin Rash, Discoloration of finger and toes, Chest Pain, Shortness of Breath, Stomach Ache and Abdominal Pain then you must consult your doctor immediately.

Delta Plus Variant Precautions :

During this critical time, when we have just recovered from the second wave and returning to normal life, it's very important to be aware that all the covid behaviouris the only way to prevent the spread of the virus. Keep it in mind Delta plus variant is more transmissible and spreads faster than earlier variant. To avoid the Delta virus, you have to take care of some special things, about which we have given you complete information below.

➤ Do not go out of the house without essential work.
➤ Maintain a distance of 6 feet while meeting people.
➤ Use a sanitizer when meeting anyone.
➤ Sanitize and disinfect things or items used in the house.
➤ Wash your hands with soap for 20 seconds several times a day.
➤ If you have to go out of the house for some important work, then use a double mask.
➤ Use only after washing and disinfecting any item taken from outside.
➤ The most important thing is to get the vaccination done as soon as possible to avoid this.

Recent Update - With 21 out of 48 cases detected in the country so far, Maharashtra is at the forefront of COVID19 delta plus infections. The government is considering the Covid Delta + variant as a variant of concern ‘VOC’. Delta Plus variants have been found in Ratnagiri and Jalgaon of Maharashtra, Kerala, and Madhya Pradesh. Dr. Guleria already said that, if aggressive COVID surveillance is not followed, there can be a rapid increase of Covid cases in India and thus the Delta Plus variant could become a Variant of Concern.

Delta Plus Variant Treatment :

B.1.617.2 Mainly doctors use antibiotics for the treatment, but no clear information has been received about it. Vaccination is very important. It gives you immunity against the virus. According to studies covid vaccines can prove effective against the new variant. The only way to prevent this is to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

So far, a lot of vaccines have been issued for covid-19 all over the world and a large number of people have already got this vaccine and a large number of people are getting this vaccine every day. It has been said that no treatment is working against this variant and it is not completely eradicated even by the vaccine, but the chances of getting sick from it through vaccination are very less.

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Declaration: Information appearing in this blog is for general awareness or knowledge only based on online research and studies. Nothing contained in this material constitutes medical advice. Please consult your physician or doctor for medical queries, if any, or any question or concern you may have regarding your condition.