What is the most effective mouthwash in patients infected with covid-19 to minimize possible transmission by saliva? Update.

Abstract

lower respiratory tract infection. All patients were initially diagnosed by RT-PCR from oro- or nasopharyngeal Abstract Objectives : To study if some antiseptic agent rinse can reduce the viral load of COVID-19 in the infected patients to minimize its virulence in respiratory tract, and therefore the contagious. Materials and Methods: To analyze of scientific articles published in the last months, about the use and effectivity of some mouthwash against COVID-19 and write an update. Rinses, as an adjunctive measure for containing the COVID-19 transmission, are important to keep in mind, but there are very few articles on COVID-19 that cover mouthwashes. Conclusions: A concentration of 1% - 1.5% hydrogen peroxide solution or 1% - 0.2% povidone-iodine seem to be an effective mouthwash to reduce the viral load in oral cavity of COVID-19. Clinical Relevance: Due to COVID-19 pandemic, we are suffering, and growing information about this virus, questions about which antiseptic rinse to use to decrease the viral load is essential.