Elsevier

Journal of Infection

Volume 83, Issue 5, November 2021, Pages e10-e13
Journal of Infection

Letter to the Editor
Influenza and anosmia: Important prediction factors for severity and death of COVID-19

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  • Influenza was found to be a major associated factor regarding the severity of COVID-19.

  • In addition, anosmia was found to be a major factor associated with lower severity and mortality rates.

  • In the current situation where there is no adequate COVID-19 treatment, examining the patient's history of influenza vaccination and anosmia will be an important indicator for predicting the severity and mortality of COVID-19 patients.

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