Intestinal perforation associated with chlorine dioxide ingestion: an adult chronic consumer during COVID-19 pandemic.
Clin J Gastroenterol
; 14(6): 1655-1660, 2021 Dec.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1474148
ABSTRACT
COVID-19 pandemic is one of the most devastating worldwide crises in recent years. During this pandemic, people have been exposed to products that have not been proven to be safe and effective against COVID-19. We present an adult chronic consumer of chlorine dioxide, in which a fatal outcome is described. This case demonstrates that for people searching products to protect themselves from COVID-19, unregulated access to industrial disinfectants represents a dangerous alternative. To date, there is no scientific evidence to uphold the use of chlorine dioxide or chlorine derivatives as preventive or therapeutic agents against COVID-19. Researchers and general population must take into consideration the fatal possible consequences of not following communications and warnings from health authorities and government institutions.
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Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Oxides
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Chlorine Compounds
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Disinfectants
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Intestinal Perforation
Type of study:
Case report
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Clin J Gastroenterol
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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