The Efficacy of Oral Antiseptics Against COVID-19

SARS-CoV-2 sample was obtained from COVID-19 patients by rinsing the mouth and throat with 5 ml of isotonic saline before and 30 minutes after rinsing. In the hypochlorous acid group, 20 ml of HClO was asked to be rinsed in the mouth and throat for 30 seconds in 25 participants. In the povidone-iodine group, 20 ml of PVP-I was asked to be rinsed in the mouth and throat for 30 seconds in 25 participants. In the saline group, 20 ml of saline was asked to be rinsed in the mouth and throat for 30 seconds in 25 participants.