Can povidone iodine gargle/mouthrinse inactivate SARS-CoV-2 and decrease the risk of nosocomial and community transmission during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Jan 17, 2022

Includes 2 separate studies to remind you that this nasal-oral virucidal wash is very effective to prevent infection and not only for COVID virus.

[ Oral-nasal procedure found here ]

Conclusion

Chlorhexidine 0.2% and 1% Povidone-iodine oral solutions are effective preprocedural mouthwashes against salivary SARS-CoV-2 in dental treatments. Their use as a preventive strategy to reduce the spread of COVID-19 during dental practice should be considered.

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