Self-reported alteration of sense of smell or taste in patients with COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis on 3563 patients

7siEmerging reports suggest that new onset of smell or taste loss are potential early clinical markers of SARS-CoV-2 infection, but it remains unclear as to what extent. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to systematically assess the prevalence of self-reported altered sense of smell or taste in patients with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection, overcoming the limitations of individual studies by meta-analysis of pooled data.reservedmixedBorsetto, D; Hopkins, C; Philips, V; Obholzer, R; Tirelli, G; Polesel, J; Boscolo-Rizzo, PBorsetto, D; Hopkins, C; Philips, V; Obholzer, R; Tirelli, G; Polesel, J; Boscolo-Rizzo,