Olfactory Dysfunction in Coronavirus Disease 2019 Patients: Observational Cohort Study and Systematic Review

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Authors

Tom Wai‐Hin Chung · University of Hong Kong

Siddharth Sridhar · University of Hong Kong

Jinxia Zhang · University of Hong Kong

Kwok‐Hung Chan · University of Hong Kong

Hang‐Long Li · University of Hong Kong

Fergus Kai-Chuen Wong · Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital

Ming‐Yen Ng

Abstract

Olfactory dysfunction is common in COVID-19 and may be the only symptom. Coronavirus disease 2019-related OD can be severe and prolonged. Mucosal infiltration by CD68<sup>+</sup> macrophages expressing SARS-CoV-2 viral antigen may contribute to COVID-19-related OD.

Topics & Keywords

Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Open Forum Infectious Diseases

Volume 7, Issue 6, pp. ofaa199-ofaa199

DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaa199

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