Neurosensory dysfunction: A diagnostic marker of early COVID-19.
Int J Infect Dis
; 98: 347-352, 2020 Sep.
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en Inglés
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-626405
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To describe neurosensory dysfunctions, including hyposmia, hypogeusia, and tinnitus, in patients with COVID-19.METHODS:
Clinical characteristics and oropharyngeal swabs were obtained from 86 patients with COVID-19 hospitalized in Guangzhou Eighth People's Hospital. The chronological analysis method was used to detail neurosensory dysfunction. The cycle threshold (Ct) values were used to approximately indicate viral load.RESULTS:
Forty-four (51.2%) patients had neurosensory dysfunction hyposmia (34, 39.5%), hypogeusia (33, 38.4%), and tinnitus (three, 3.5%). Neurosensory dysfunction was significantly more common in patients under 40 years old (p = 0.001) and women (p = 0.006). Hyposmia and hypogeusia coexisted in 23 (26.7%) patients. The interval between onset of hyposmia and hypogeusia was 0.7 ± 1.46 days. The interval from onset of hyposmia and hypogeusia to typical COVID-19 symptoms was 0.22 ± 4.57 and 0.75 ± 6.77 days; the interval from onset of hyposmia and hypogeusia to admission was 6.06 ± 6.68 and 5.76 ± 7.68 days; and the duration of hyposmia and hypogeusia was 9.09 ± 5.74 and 7.12 ± 4.66 days, respectively. The viral load was high following symptoms onset, peaked within the first week, and gradually declined.CONCLUSIONS:
Neurosensory dysfunction tends to occur in the early stage of COVID-19, and it could be used as a marker for the early diagnosis of COVID-19.Palabras clave
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Neumonía Viral
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Gusto
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Infecciones por Coronavirus
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Trastornos del Olfato
Tipo de estudio:
Estudios diagnósticos
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Estudio pronóstico
Límite:
Adolescente
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Adulto
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Niño
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Middle aged
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Young_adult
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Int J Infect Dis
Asunto de la revista:
Enfermedades Transmisibles
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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