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. 2020 Sep;20(9):1015-1016.
doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(20)30293-0. Epub 2020 Apr 15.

Smell and taste dysfunction in patients with COVID-19

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Smell and taste dysfunction in patients with COVID-19

Michael S Xydakis et al. Lancet Infect Dis. 2020 Sep.
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