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Catching Dysgeusia after a COVID-19 Infection

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By Josh Piers - June 06, 2022 - 5 Mins Read

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Damage to the nerves and brain pathways involved in taste perception can also cause loss of taste. This could be due to nerve or brain tissue injuries, or it could be related to the loss of the fatty myelin layer that helps insulate the taste signaling pathways. Dysgeusia can also be caused by brain tumors in rare situations.