Clinical features and laboratory findings first case of B. 1.617.2 (delta) variant concern (VOC) in Iraq

Abstract

Introduction and importance: Since the initial report of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS CoV-2) in Wuhan, China in 2019, the virus has constantly mutated, resulting in the appearance of novel variants. In December 2020, the B.1.617.2 (delta) variant concern (VOC) was first reported in India, and rapidly spread around the globe, is now the main brand in the United Kingdom, and it has grown dramatically. The transmission rate of the B.1.617.2 (delta) variant concern is higher origin strain. Case Presentation: Here we present the clinical features and laboratory findings of the first case of B. 1.617.2 (delta) variant concern (VOC) in Iraq. A 6-year-old female child presented with severe abdominal pain, headache, severe vomiting and diarrhea, runny nose, alerted mental status, loss of appetite and fever. The patient was diagnosed with COVID-19 delta variant B.1.617.2 by RT-PCR. The patient was treated by administration glucose saline 4% for 3 days, ceftriaxone vial 1 mg every 12 h for 6 days, and an acetaminophen bottle on need to prevent fever followed by a flagyl bottle every 24 h for 3 days. Conclusion Vaccination and prevention the spread of the virus and against it are important preventive approaches for delta variant. Sore throat, runny nose, headache, and vomiting, diarrhea are the major clinical features of delta variant. Followed by an elevation of the leukocyte WBC, and blood platelets. To reduce the impact of new delta variant B.1.617.2 infection; hand washing, wearing a double mask, avoiding crowded and closed settings, social distancing, lockdown, and ensuring good ventilation are major significant options against this variant.

Moxibustion for abdominal pain in COVID-19

“…According to the latest report, abdominal pain is a common symptoms for delta variant cases. [5] Nowadays, the treatment methods for abdominal pain of COVID-19 are mainly western medicines which may prolong viral replication in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 and might be associated with a worse COVID-19 clinical course. [6] Therefore, alleviate the abdominal pain in COVID-19 patients is helpful to improve the quality of life.…”