Taste and Smell Disorders in COVID-19 Patients: Role of Interleukin-6
Angela Pia Cazzolla, Roberto Lovero, Lorenzo Lo Muzio, Testa Nf, Annalisa Schirinzi, Giuseppe Palmieri, Pietro Pozzessere, Vito Procacci, Mariasevera Di Comite, Domenico Ciavarella, Maria Pepe, Caterina De Ruvo, Vito Crincoli, Francesca Di Serio, Luigì Santacroce
Abstract
= 0.047) functions at swab negativization. The acquired results demonstrate the key role of interleukin-6 in the pathogenesis of chemosensitive disorders in COVID-19 patients.
Topics & Concepts
TasteMedicineTaste disorderCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)OlfactionIntensive care unitObservational studyAnosmiaInternal medicineDiseaseAnesthesiaPsychologyNeuroscienceInfectious disease (medical specialty)Olfactory and Sensory Function StudiesLong-Term Effects of COVID-19Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies