A Concept for the Reduction of Mucosal SARS-CoV-2 Load using Hypochloric Acid Solutions.
Drug Res (Stuttg)
; 71(6): 348-350, 2021 Jul.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1199340
ABSTRACT
During the next few months or years, vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 infection will significantly reduce the morbidity and mortality of COVID-19. However, additional measures are needed to protect those who are still not immunized. This is even more important in view of new viral mutations that result in increased transmission rates. We propose that the use of long-standing medicinal solutions based on hypochloric acid (HOCl) and intended for application on wounds may be effective as a gargling solution or nasal irrigation in blocking transmission of the virus. Here, we propose the use of HOCl-containing solutions for blocking the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in combination with other prevention measures. This may constitute another important cornerstone in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Hypochlorous Acid
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Viral Load
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SARS-CoV-2
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COVID-19
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Anti-Infective Agents, Local
Type of study:
Observational study
Topics:
Vaccines
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Drug Res (Stuttg)
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
A-1467-5956
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