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- Title
Estudo da prevalência da disgeusia causada por SARS-CoV-2 (covid-19) no Paraná.
- Authors
Campos Ferreira, Laura; Roskamp, Liliane; Mussi Milani, Cintia; Botelho Pires de Campos, Maria Carolina; Henrique Mattos, Natanael; Gomes de Lima, Ludmylla; Baratto Filho, Flares; Paiva Perin, Camila; Miranda de Araújo, Cristiano
- Abstract
Introduction: SARS-CoV-2 is a virus that has a great impact on the world. It has a high transmissibility, infecting many people in a short time and causing covid-19, a disease that may or may not be asymptomatic. The most common symptoms are: fever, cough, headache, body (muscle) pain, nausea, fatigue, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, diarrhea, tiredness, loss of smell (anosmia) and taste (dysgeusia). Dysgeusia occurs through the attraction of the Spike protein (S) by the angiotensin-2 converting enzyme (ACE2), present in the oral mucosa, tongue and regions involving the respiratory tract. It may cause a loss of the cells functions, such as the sensation of taste. Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the symptoms presented by people who tested positive for SARS-CoV2, with a special focus on the occurrence of dysgeusia and its clinical manifestations. Material and methods: A study was carried out, using a questionnaire produced by Google Forms with 17 questions, to assess the symptoms presented by people infected with SARS-CoV-2. We got 261 responses. Results: Women and younger people are more likely to have manifestations caused by the delta variation of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, including loss of taste. The most reported symptoms were tiredness, body pain and headache. Dysgeusia was reported by 172 (65.90%) patients. Olfactory and gustatory dysfunctions were found simultaneously in 138 (52.87%) infected. Conclusion: Dysgeusia is a common symptom related to SARS-CoV-2 infection and causes a great impact on people’s lives. Therefore, it is part of the dentist’s responsibilities to identify it and guide their patients. In addition, it was possible to note that, despite anosmia and dysgeusia manifesting simultaneously in several cases, one dysfunction does not depend on the other.
- Subjects
SARS-CoV-2; SYMPTOMS; ORAL mucosa; TASTE disorders; COUGH; VIRAL variation; CELL physiology; SMELL disorders
- Publication
RSBO: Revista Sul-Brasileira de Odontologia, 2022, Vol 19, Issue 2, p377
- ISSN
1806-7727
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.21726/rsbo.v19i2.1879