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by wollstonecraft 2273 days ago
Olfactory neurons are somewhat notable for their ability to regenerate.
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Does the virus damage olfactory neurons, or does it cause loss of smell via different mechanism?

For what it's worth, my grandma lost her sense of smell permanently in her 30s after a car crash. Unfortunately, now she can't tell if the food is burning.