New research reveals that those who lose their taste or smell due to
COVID-19 may have an easier time fighting off the virus in the future.
In 2020 at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center
in New York City, investigators tested 266 participants for COVID-19
antibodies at least two weeks after their symptoms had subsided. None of
the participants had severe instances, showed signs of acute infection when
tested for antibodies, or had persistent symptoms other than a loss of
taste or smell.
Almost two-thirds of individuals experienced decreased smell or taste, and
58% reported both.
Those who lost taste or smell were twice as likely to have virus-fighting
antibodies.
COVID-19 may have an easier time fighting off the virus in the future.
In 2020 at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center
in New York City, investigators tested 266 participants for COVID-19
antibodies at least two weeks after their symptoms had subsided. None of
the participants had severe instances, showed signs of acute infection when
tested for antibodies, or had persistent symptoms other than a loss of
taste or smell.
Almost two-thirds of individuals experienced decreased smell or taste, and
58% reported both.
Those who lost taste or smell were twice as likely to have virus-fighting
antibodies.
