Predominance of an altered sense of smell or taste among long-lasting symptoms in patients with mildly symptomatic COVID-19
Paolo Boscolo‐Rizzo, Jerry Polesel, Giacomo Spinato, Anna Menegaldo, Cristoforo Fabbris, Leonardo Calvanese, Daniele Borsetto, Claire Hopkins
Abstract
There is mounting evidence that a new onset of altered sense of smell or taste is related to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. In order to allow patients to recognize symptoms indicative of SARS-CoV-2 infection and self-isolate at the earliest opportunity, self-reported loss of smell and taste have greater value in controlling disease transmis- sion than psychophysical testing, which is not widely available outside of highly specialized clinics.
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TasteCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)OlfactionSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Coronavirus2019-20 coronavirus outbreakMedicineAnosmiaTransmission (telecommunications)DiseaseTaste disorderSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirusAudiologyPsychologyInternal medicineVirologyOutbreakInfectious disease (medical specialty)NeuroscienceElectrical engineeringEngineeringOlfactory and Sensory Function StudiesAdvanced Chemical Sensor TechnologiesBiochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques