In Vitro Efficacy of a Povidone-Iodine Nasal Antiseptic for Rapid Inactivation of SARS-CoV-2

NIH - PubMed.gov ^ | November 1, 2020 | Samantha Frank, Seth M Brown, et al

[Salamander]

Here’s to all the idiots who think they mean snorting straight povidone from the bottle.

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[SecAmndmt]

Have you noticed that the FRoctors avoid these threads like the plague?

Anything involving natural preventing or early treatment using proven inexpensive products is ignored.

[Bell Bouy II]

Piece is from 2020 posted today from what I can tell:

https://today.uconn.edu/2020/06/uconn-health-researchers-find-simple-oral-rinse-can-inactivate-covid-19-virus/#

[Qiviut]

Thanks - different source from what I had, but more backup for using povidone-iodine (diluted!) as a mouthwash & nasal spray/rinse. I have started using it when I get home after going out in public.

“The safety of povidone-iodine in the sinonasal and oral cavity has been well documented and we have shown that the SARS CoV-2 virus can be rapidly inactivated by a topical application,” says Tessema. “Studies have shown that the nasal and oropharyngeal cells are reservoirs for SARS-CoV2 infection. We believe that nasal and oral decontamination with PVP-I may play an adjunctive role in mitigating viral transmission beyond PPE.”

The researchers are also optimistic that this method can benefit those engaged in high risk activities outside of a dental or otolaryngologic setting.

“Anyone engaging in risky activities like barbers, hair dressers, or anyone coming too close to another person, may benefit from this simple method,” said Bidra.

[Faith65]

ery good info at this link. Be sure to watch the short how-to video.

https://krcrtv.com/news/local/redding-doctor-says-he-may-have-a-solution-to-prevent-transmission-of-covid-19

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Thanks