Dr. Barry Dworkin

Scientists discover T-cell overactivation as a key reason why long-COVID patients experience long-term smell loss

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 3, 2023

Source:
Scientists discover key reason why long-COVID patients experience long-term smell loss

Reference:
Persistent post–COVID-19 smell loss is associated with immune cell infiltration and altered gene expression in olfactory epithelium

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