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Mechanisms involved in anosmia and ageusia: 1- Direct action of the virus and inflammatory reaction mediated by interleukin-6 in olfactory receptors resulting in impaired sense of smell (above). 2- Occupation of sialic acid receptors by the virus itself, accelerating the degradation of taste buds (below).
