id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt cord-339516-xfwxtjry Nakashima, Tsutomu Olfactory and gustatory dysfunction caused by SARS-CoV-2: Comparison with cases of infection with influenza and other viruses 2020-05-05 .txt text/plain 692 52 47 title: Olfactory and gustatory dysfunction caused by SARS-CoV-2: Comparison with cases of infection with influenza and other viruses Two nurses working in the National Cancer Center Hospital underwent the viral PCR test because they had similar symptoms, and they were both SARS-CoV-2 positive, although they had neither fever nor cough (Asahi Shimbun newspaper [digital], March 28, 2020). [2] [3] [4] The influenza and parainfluenza type 3 viruses were reported to be causative of olfactory loss most frequently. However, the adverse effect of olfactory dysfunction due to influenza vaccination was also reported. Suzuki et al 8 confirmed the presence of various viruses in the nasal discharge of patients with postviral infection olfactory dysfunction, such as rhinovirus, parainfluenza virus, Epstein-Barr virus, and coronavirus. However, only short-term follow-up investigation has been conducted regarding the effect of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the chemosensory function. We believe that epidemiological investigation is required regarding the effect of SARS-CoV-2 on the olfactory and gustatory functions in terms of the frequency, time course, and relationship with other symptoms. ./cache/cord-339516-xfwxtjry.txt ./txt/cord-339516-xfwxtjry.txt