Enjuagues bucales efectivos en la COVID-19
SAR-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19, is currently the largest global health problem, becoming one of the greatest chal-lenges for the international health system. Especially, the area of dentistry is one of the most susceptible to contagion due to contact with saliva and the production of aerosols, in...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Spanish |
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2021
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| Online Access: | https://dialnet.unirioja.es/servlet/oaiart?codigo=7945974 |
| Source: | RECIMUNDO: Revista Científica de la Investigación y el Conocimiento, ISSN 2588-073X, Vol. 5, Nº. 2, 2021, pags. 46-53 |
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SAR-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19, is currently the largest global health problem, becoming one of the greatest chal-lenges for the international health system. Especially, the area of dentistry is one of the most susceptible to contagion due to contact with saliva and the production of aerosols, in the exercise of functions. Saliva plays a fundamental role in the transmission of COVID-19; therefore, mouthwashes could be a crucial part to improve effective prevention strategies. The objective of this study is to show the effectiveness of mouthwashes in the prevention of Covid-19. The research model is a bibliographic documentary type review. Studies of substances used as mouthwashes for the prevention of COVID-19 were found to be related to viruses whose structure is similar to that of SAR-CoV-2. Likewise, there are few studies, with very low evidence of oral substances that act in reducing the viral load of SAR-Cov-2 in the mouth of patients with COVID-19. Among the most used mouthwashes with activity against human coronaviruses are: povidone iodine and chlorine dioxide. On the other hand, hydrogen peroxide and chlorhexidine can be mentioned among the least used due to their low scientific evidence against these viruses. Also, some protocols use them in combination. Current COVID-19 prevention protocols in hospital care, especially in the area of dentistry, apply these mouthwashes in the hope that they will minimize the viral load in the mouth of COVID-19 patients and decrease the risk of spread. of the virus by saliva or aerosol emissions. |
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