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Reported Cases of Anosmia and Ageusia in COVID-19 Patients

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Potential Causes of Anosmia and Ageusia in COVID-19 Patients

There has been speculation about the potential causes of anosmia and ageusia in COVID-19 patients. Two key MOAs have been proposed: a neuronal infection-based hypothesis and a non-neuronal infection-based hypothesis.

Updated 2020-07-30

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Samantha Dell'Imperio

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Neurobiology of COVID-19
Non-neuronal expression of SARS-CoV-2 entry genes in the olfactory system suggests mechanisms underlying COVID- 19-associated anosmia
Massive transient damage of the olfactory epithelium associated with infection of sustentacular cells by SARS-CoV-2 in golden Syrian hamsters

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Non-Neuronal Infection As a Potential Cause of Anosmia and Ageusia in COVID-19 Patients
Neuronal Infection As a Potential Cause of Anosmia and Ageusia in COVID-19 Patients

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