Loss of Smell and Taste Among Healthcare Personnel Screened for Coronavirus 2019.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1093/cid/ciaa877 and PMC identifier 7454440.
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Abstract
Among 283 symptomatic healthcare personnel (HCP) tested for SARS-CoV-2, 51 (18%) were positive. Among those 51 HCP, self reported loss of smell and taste were present in 51% and 52.9%, respectively, with either present in 60.8%. These symptoms had high specificity (93% each, 96% for either) for a positive SARS-CoV-2 test.
Medical subject headings
- COVID-19
- Coronavirus
- Olfaction Disorders