Relation between Vitamin B12 Levels and Smell Affection in COVID-19 Patients

Abstract Introduction Olfactory and gustative alterations are frequent in the initial stages of the COVID-19 infection. Vitamin B12 deficiency has been linked to olfactory dysfunction. Objective The present study aimed to assess the relationship between vitamin B12 levels and smell affection in COVID-19 patients. Methods The present study included 201 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 patients. Smell affection was assessed using self-rated olfactory function. Serum vitamin B12 levels were assessed using commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kits. Results According to the smell f...

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