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Title: How does norovirus causes loss of taste?
Post by: scientizscht on 16/05/2021 21:35:13

Hello

I read on Wikipedia that norovirus can cause loss of taste but I was not able to find more information.

Any idea?

Thanks!

Title: Re: How does norovirus causes loss of taste?
Post by: evan_au on 16/05/2021 22:50:37

Norovirus causes severe gastrointestinal upset - extensive vomiting and diarrhea.
- Vomiting alone is enough to interfere with the sense of taste
- And any infection can put you off your food!
See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norovirus#Signs_and_symptoms

Coronavirus also interferes with the sense of taste and smell.
- That is because it infects the nasal epithelium, which carries the smell detectors in the nose
-Smell is a large part of taste, so losing the sense of smell will also reduce your sense of taste.
See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symptoms_of_COVID-19