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There is a symptom that almost certainly means that you haveCOVID-19 [Feminine: A loss of taste or smell, saysDr. Anthony FauciThe first expert and advise infectious diseases of President Biden.Speaking to a virtual event organized by the US National Indian Congress, Fauci reiterated that many people with COVID have no symptoms at around 30%. But among those who do, "Clinical manifestations are very clear," he said. Read more about how to identify this symptom - and to guarantee your health and health of others,Do not miss these Without signs that you have already had coronavirus.

Odor, loss of taste very common

Covid-19 is "very reminiscent of a flu syndrome with fever, cough, fatigue, some myalgia [muscle pain]," he added, with an exception: "One thing that is rather Unique about COVID-19 is the loss of smell and taste, sometimes preceding the appearance of respiratory symptoms. "

Fauci's comments echoed past CVIV-19 patient surveys, which found that the smell and loss of taste are extremely common.

According toAmerican scientistThis prevalence can be as high as 80%. "The loss of smell is so common in people with the disease that some researchers have recommended its use asdiagnostic testBecause it can be a more reliable marker than fever or other symptoms, "said the publication.

One of these researchers,Nancy Rawson,A biologist and an associate director of the Monell Chemical Sentest center in Philadelphia, said that "the smell" is one of the first "Covid" symptoms, and that's certainly earlier than fever. The smell The loss predicts the diagnosis better than fever. "

The experts do not know why this happens. But the dominant theory is that when the virus enters the body through the nose, it can attack and deactivate cells that help the olfactory system (odor) work.

A July CDC survey revealed that the smell and loss of taste last eight days, on average. But some people feel it for weeks or months. In Novemberto study published in theInternal Medicine JournalSome who have tested positive for Covid reported that their smell and taste senses had not returned six months after their initial infection.

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How to survive this pandemic

As for yourself, do everything you can to prevent you from installing and spread-Covid-19 in the first place:Carry a face maskBe tested if you think you have coronavirus, avoid crowds (and bars and evenings of the house), practice social distance, do only run essential races, wash your hands regularly, disinfect frequently affected areas and to cross this healthiest pandemic, do not miss these35 places you are most likely to catch Covid.