Olfactory and Gustatory Dysfunction in Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Jan-Christoffer Lüers, Alexander C. Rokohl, Niklas Loreck, Philomena A. Wawer Matos, Max Augustin, Felix Dewald, Florian Klein, Clara Lehmann, Ludwig M. Heindl
Abstract
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has spread rapidly worldwide. Given scarce resources, nonlaboratory diagnostics are crucial. In this cross-sectional study, two-thirds of European patients with confirmed COVID-19 reported olfactory and gustatory dysfunction, indicating the significance of these symptoms in early diagnostics.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Coronavirus2019-20 coronavirus outbreakDiseaseMedicineVirologyPathologyOutbreakInfectious disease (medical specialty)Olfactory and Sensory Function StudiesAdvanced Chemical Sensor TechnologiesLong-Term Effects of COVID-19