Sixty seconds on . . . anosmia
Gareth Iacobucci
Abstract
While a high temperature and a new, continuous cough are the most established symptoms of covid-19, the World Health Organization is now examining how common it might be for infected people to experience a loss of smell (anosmia) or taste (ageusia). A lot of respiratory viruses can cause problems with smell receptors. And there is evidence that previous coronaviruses have been associated with post-viral smell loss. …
Topics & Concepts
AnosmiaCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)TasteSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakCommon coldAudiologyMedicinePsychologyCommunicationVirologyNeuroscienceInternal medicineImmunologyDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakOlfactory and Sensory Function StudiesAdvanced Chemical Sensor Technologies