Why Do I Completely Lose My Sense of Taste When I Catch the Influenza Virus?
1. Introduction A complete loss of taste during an influenza infection is primarily driven by the simultaneous loss of the sense of smell, combined with acute inflammation of the nasal and oral mucosal linings. The influenza virus directly infects and damages the olfactory epithelium and the supporting cells of the olfactory nerve, cutting off the … Read more