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Fears about a 'mystery virus' spread through TikTok - among young people who say they're not testing positive for COVID, flu or other common bugs
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Posted on 02/28/2024 9:16:27 AM PST by algore

People have described being sick for weeks on end with high fevers, nausea, trouble breathing, loss of sense of smell, and fatigue.

But health experts say the virus is less mysterious than it is painted online. There are viruses circulating at all times of year, and this ‘mystery virus’ is likely one of the common seasonal illnesses that were suppressed during the Covid pandemic.

There is thought to be a two-pronged effect at play. People are hypersensitive to their own health after the pandemic, and our immune systems were weakened due to things like lockdowns and working from home, when we were not exposed to germs, making illnesses feel more brutal.

While thousands called their illness a mystery virus, their reported symptoms do not necessarily overlap. Some have likened it to a respiratory infection similar to Covid, while others have described symptoms consistent with strep throat.

Marcus Plescia, chief medical officer of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, told The Hill: ‘The symptoms that are being described are pretty consistent with, you know, a lot of viruses that are not “mystery viruses,” that are things that are out there circulating all year. The common cold being one of them.’

One user on TikTok describing her illness said: ‘I was sick a few weeks ago for about two weeks. The first four days were absolutely terrible. I tested for Covid, I tested for both a and b flu, I tested for strep, and was negative for everything twice.

‘I had a fever, pretty much for four straight days, I was super congested, shortness of breath, loss of sense of smell. Everything you would think of whenever you have covid or the flu. I was also really dizzy and lightheaded a lot.’

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Ban Tick-Tok already. What will happen when there is another more deadly virus spread through Facebook, or even worse Linkedin ?
1 posted on 02/28/2024 9:16:27 AM PST by algore
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To: algore

Do they test positive for experimental “vaccines?”


2 posted on 02/28/2024 9:22:08 AM PST by E. Pluribus Unum (The worst thing about censorship is █████ ██ ████ ████████ █ ███████ ████. FJB.)
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To: algore

People do not wash their nasty hands enough.


3 posted on 02/28/2024 9:22:31 AM PST by TornadoAlley3 ( I'm Proud To Be An Okie From Muskogee)
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To: algore

Sounds like trolling being propagated.


4 posted on 02/28/2024 9:25:05 AM PST by EEGator
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To: TornadoAlley3

People are not hypersensitive they are sick. All of my friends have been sick way more than usual this year. Something is up.


5 posted on 02/28/2024 9:25:45 AM PST by edwinland
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I’ve had allergy / respiratory type symptoms since middle of last year. Been sick at least twice so far. I get sick maybe once a year if that and dispense with it pretty fast.


6 posted on 02/28/2024 9:30:40 AM PST by BigFreakinToad (Remember the Biden Kitchen Fire of 2004)
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To: algore

Young Dim Logic: People are getting sick more often. What’s up with that? Oh yeah, let’s keep the border open!!!!!!!


7 posted on 02/28/2024 9:40:05 AM PST by Tell It Right (1st Thessalonians 5:21 -- Put everything to the test, hold fast to that which is true.)
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"People are not hypersensitive they are sick. All of my friends have been sick way more than usual this year. Something is up."

A lot of young people are dying suddenly.....

I think it's the growing complications of the clot shots our despicable ruling class forced on nearly 85% of the American people.

8 posted on 02/28/2024 9:49:21 AM PST by wildcard_redneck (He who sacrifices freedom for security deserves neither.)
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"Young Dim Logic: People are getting sick more often. What’s up with that? Oh yeah, let’s keep the border open!!!!!!!"

This is absolutely contributing factor along with 85% of America being injected force injected with a poison.

9 posted on 02/28/2024 9:50:57 AM PST by wildcard_redneck (He who sacrifices freedom for security deserves neither.)
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To: algore
They left the part out about how those “jabs” destroy the natural immune system and leave people susceptible to all kinds of illnesses.
10 posted on 02/28/2024 9:52:26 AM PST by dforest
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To: edwinland

At least 4 people in my inner circle have or are going through this right now.


11 posted on 02/28/2024 10:10:21 AM PST by Harpotoo (Being a socialist is a lot easier than having to WORK like the rest of US:-))
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So if you use TT you will get some mystery virus - straight from the CCP viral labs?


12 posted on 02/28/2024 10:20:46 AM PST by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now its your turn)
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Sounds like they are complaining that they don’t have a positive test in order to qualify them for attention.


13 posted on 02/28/2024 10:51:43 AM PST by HIDEK6 (God bless Donald Trump. A)
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I tell you what, we’ve got something happening in my area that has people stumped. It’s putting people in the hospital, and I’ve got a dose of it right now and it’s tough! I didn’t get the jab, and I missed getting the flu vaccine this year. I tested negative for covid twice, so it’s not that. I’ve had very little fever, so the doctors initially didn’t think it’s the flu. What I have is big-time head and chest congestion, and the doctor says it looks like the onset of pneumonia. This is weird because I usually don’t fall victim to upper respiratory issues. I’ve had it for 10 days now. The doctors are treating me for pneumonia, and the drugs I’m taking seem to be working. The doctor says the jury is still out how contagious it is or isn’t, because the people who are coming down with it are ones just getting over covid or the flu. So, he thinks I contracted the flu, and then this stuff set in on me. Night before last was the first time I’ve been able to sleep flat in the bed without having head congestion and coughing fits. After I get up in the morning and get active, I start feel much better, but when it comes time for bed, I almost have to sleep sitting up in a chair. Whatever this is, it’s tough!


14 posted on 02/28/2024 11:01:33 AM PST by eastexsteve
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OMG! There is a cold bug going around! In WINTER! Low grade fever and slight body aches for a day or two, stuffy head for a week or two. Most people would take a little sudafed and go on with life. The US is turning into a nation of hypochondriacs.


15 posted on 02/28/2024 11:03:51 AM PST by ETCM (“There is no security, no safety, in the appeasement of evil.” — Ronald Reagan)
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I tell you what, we’ve got something happening in my area that has people stumped.

Sounds pretty similar to whats going around here, but yours is more severe. Hope you get well quickly. For the head congestion, pick up some real Sudafed (psuedoephedrine HCI). You have to ask for it at the pharmacy counter, and they'll probably ask for your drivers license and log the sale in a book. The legit stuff is used to make meth, so they track it. The stuff on the shelf, "Sudafed PE" doesn't work for me.

16 posted on 02/28/2024 11:17:13 AM PST by ETCM (“There is no security, no safety, in the appeasement of evil.” — Ronald Reagan)
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To: algore

It’s called WHA…..what’s going around


17 posted on 02/28/2024 12:50:44 PM PST by Nifster ( I see puppy dogs in the clouds )
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To: edwinland

No it isn’t. It’s called a cold. Get over your paranoia


18 posted on 02/28/2024 12:51:49 PM PST by Nifster ( I see puppy dogs in the clouds )
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To: wildcard_redneck

Your claims are not supported by facts. But dream on


19 posted on 02/28/2024 12:52:41 PM PST by Nifster ( I see puppy dogs in the clouds )
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To: ETCM

Precisely


20 posted on 02/28/2024 12:55:08 PM PST by Nifster ( I see puppy dogs in the clouds )
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