Systematic Review and Meta‐analysis of Smell and Taste Disorders in COVID‐19

202089 citationsReviewgold Open Access

Authors

Ayotunde James Fasunla · University of Ibadan

Adebola E. Orimadegun · University of Ibadan

Abstract

The prevalence of smell and taste loss among COVID-19 patients was high globally, and regional differences supported the relevance of these symptoms as important markers. Health workers must consider them as suspicion indices for empirical diagnosis of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection.

Topics & Keywords

Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: OTO Open

Volume 4, Issue 3, pp. 2473974X20957975-2473974X20957975

DOI: 10.1177/2473974x20957975

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