Evidence of direct viral damage to olfactory complex in patients testing positive for SARS-CoV-2

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Researchers report the clinicopathologic and autopsy findings observed in the olfactory system of two patients with SARS-CoV-2-positive nasal swabs.

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Patrizia Morbini M.D., Ph.D., of the University of Pavia in Pavia, Italy, is the corresponding author.

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