Assessment of Anosmia and Ageusia as Diagnostic Marker for Identifying Corona Virus Disease-2019
Abstract: The objective of the present study was to detect viral infected clinical features in the naso-pharyngeal cavity with special reference to loss of smell (anosmia) and taste (ageusia) during COVID-19 pandemic. This study was a retrospective emergency department-based study. All the data were gathered among COVID-19 patients (n=4552) who visited the emergency department at IDBG & Hospital, Kolkata. The study was completed within a period of 7-months who visited this department between 01.08.2020 to 28.02.2021. All patients presenting COVID-19 related symptoms had specific clinical parameters and questions were asked regarding loss of smell (anosmia) and taste (ageusia). In the case of age (years), in higher age group, significantly (P
Keywords: SARS-COV-2, COVID-19, TMPRSS2, Anosmia, Ageusia, Oral mucocutaneus lesion, Hypogeusia
How to Cite?: Sumit Kumar Saha, Kaushik Mishra, Subrata Ray, Kallol Sil, "Assessment of Anosmia and Ageusia as Diagnostic Marker for Identifying Corona Virus Disease-2019", Volume 14 Issue 4, April 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1882-1885, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25422121116, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25422121116