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The Coronavirus May Shut Down Our Sense of Smell in an Unexpected Way – Gizmodo Australia
Scientists might be closer to understanding one of the most common symptoms of even mild covid-19: the loss of smell and taste. A new study suggests that infection by the novel coronavirus can damage important cells that support the nerve cells responsible fo…
Scientists might be closer to understanding one of the most common symptoms of even mild covid-19: the loss of smell and taste. A new study suggests that infection by the novel coronavirus can damage important cells that support the nerve cells responsible for relaying scent to the brain.
The partial or full loss of smell, also known as anosmia, is occasionally caused by many respiratory infections, including covid-19. Theres even some evidence that anosmia is a more accurate predictor of havin…
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