By: Stephanie Fang and Sama Shamyar
Anosmia and Ageusia ARE on the list of the key COVID-19 symptoms and those who have it must take it seriously and self-isolate.
‘In April, 2020, WHO, along with many EU countries, the USA, and Australia added loss of smell and taste as one of the key COVID-19 symptoms whereas the UK Government added it to its symptom list on May 18, 2020.’
The above is taken from the article from The Lancet linked on the right.
The above is taken from the article from The Lancet linked on the right.
Key takeaways:
1. ‘The prevalence of loss of smell and taste was three-fold higher in individuals testing positive (65.03%) than in those testing negative (21.71%), suggesting that people with loss of smell and taste should self-isolate.’
2. ‘71.5% of the 13865 individuals testing positive indicated fever or cough, suggesting that perhaps other symptoms such as anosmia and ageusia may have been overlooked in almost 30% of cases’.
3. This can affect how public health policies and measures are implemented.
Background
Anosmia - LOSS OF SENSE OF SMELL
Ageusia - LOSS OF SENSE OF TASTE
Ageusia - LOSS OF SENSE OF TASTE
ANOSMIA
A loss of sense of smell. (add an image of a nose or something visual)
OR
The loss of the capability to detect one or more smells. It may be temporary or permanent.
OR
The loss of the capability to detect one or more smells. It may be temporary or permanent.
AGEUSIA
Anosmia and Ageusia ARE on the list of the key COVID-19 symptoms and those who have it must take it seriously and self-isolate.
‘In April, 2020, WHO, along with many EU countries, the USA, and Australia added loss of smell and taste as one of the key COVID-19 symptoms whereas the UK Government added it to its symptom list on May 18, 2020.’