Reduction of SARS-CoV-2 viral load in saliva after rinsing with mouthwashes containing cetylpyridinium chloride: a randomized clinical study

Background Symptomatic patients with COVID-19 typically have a high SARS-CoV-2 viral load in their saliva. Procedures to reduce the viral load in their oral cavity are important for mitigating the viral transmission. Methods This randomized clinical trial investigated the impact of two mouthwashes (...

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Main Authors: Leticia M. Bezinelli, Luciana Corrêa, Stephany Beyerstedt, Marcella L. Franco, Érika B. Rangel, Carlos Guillermo Benítez, Nelson Hamerschlak, João R.R. Pinho, Debora Heller, Fernanda P. Eduardo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2023-12-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/15080.pdf