Smell and Taste Symptoms Among Patients With Mild and Moderately Severe COVID-19 Infection in Uganda.

Richard ByaruhangaFiona KabagenyiDouglas Ssenyonjo KaggaChristopher NdoleriireAdriane KamulegeyaLamech SsemwogerereRonald KigubaBruce KirengaEmily Kakande

Published in: OTO open (2022)

COVID-19 manifests with various symptoms, including impairment of smell and taste. This study shows that smell and taste impairment is common and can be the first and only symptom in less severe COVID-19 infections. Therefore, inclusion in the Ministry of Health guidelines is strongly recommended.

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