Publications by authors named "Naomi Riley"

Article Synopsis
  • Taste dysfunction is a common symptom in individuals with long COVID, with 20-25% experiencing persistent issues, particularly with bitter taste perception.
  • The study found that people with long COVID had significantly lower levels of salivary gustin, a protein that affects taste, which correlated with a reduced ability to taste bitterness.
  • Sonic hedgehog (SHH) and other specific cell markers were identified in saliva, indicating potential mechanisms behind taste dysfunction in long COVID patients.
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