Loss of Smell and Taste Among Healthcare Personnel Screened for Coronavirus 2019.

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.

SUBMITTER: Kempker RR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7454440 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature