Virucidal activity of nasal sprays against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2.
J Hosp Infect
; 120: 9-13, 2022 Feb.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1500052
ABSTRACT
The highest viral loads of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 are detectable in the oral cavity, so a potential reduction of infectious virus by nasal and oral sprays could reduce transmission. Therefore, the inactivation capacity of nine nasal and oral sprays was evaluated according to EN 14476. One nasal spray based on sodium hypochlorite and one oral spray containing essential oils reduced viral titres by two to three orders of magnitude. Although clinical data are still sparse, nasal and oral sprays display a more convenient application for elderly people or those who are unable to rinse/gargle.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Nasal Sprays
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J Hosp Infect
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
J.jhin.2021.10.019
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