Magnetic Resonance Imaging Confirmed Olfactory Bulb Reduction in Long COVID-19: Literature Review and Case Series

An altered sense of smell and taste was recognized as one of the most characteristic symptoms of coronavirus infection disease (COVID-19). Despite most patients experiencing a complete functional resolution, there is a 21.3% prevalence of persistent alteration at 12 months after infection. To date,...

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Published in:	Brain Sciences
Main Authors:	Andrea Frosolini, Daniela Parrino, Cristoforo Fabbris, Francesco Fantin, Ingrid Inches, Sara Invitto, Giacomo Spinato, Cosimo De Filippis
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Subjects:	olfactory perception methodology for olfactory science clinical aspects of olfaction anosmia magnetic resonance imaging olfactory bulb
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/12/4/430

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