COVID-19-Related Anosmia: The Olfactory Pathway Hypothesis and Early Intervention

COVID-19-Related Anosmia: The Olfactory Pathway Hypothesis and Early Intervention

Anosmia is a well-described symptom of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Several respiratory viruses are able to cause post-viral olfactory dysfunction, suggesting a sensorineural damage. Since the olfactory bulb is considered an immunological organ contributing to prevent the invasion of viruse...

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Main Authors: Alessandra Gori, Fabrizio Leone, Lorenzo Loffredo, Bianca Laura Cinicola, Giulia Brindisi, Giovanna De Castro, Alberto Spalice, Marzia Duse, Anna Maria Zicari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Neurology
Subjects:
COVID-19
anosmia
SARS-CoV-2
olfactory receptors
olfactory bulb
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fneur.2020.00956/full

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