Author: Aldiyarbek Nurlan
Editor: Kigbaeva Kamila
The researchers tested eight mouthwashes with different ingredients by mixing each mouthwash with viral particles. The mixture was then shaken for 30 seconds to simulate a gargle effect. Following the above procedure, Vero E6 cells, which are particularly susceptible to Sars-Cov-2, were used to determine the virus titer.
All studied drugs reduced the initial viral titer. Three mouth rinses reduced it to such an extent that no virus was detected after 30 seconds of exposure.
Gargling with mouthwash cannot suppress viral production in cells, but it can reduce viral load in the short term where infection is most likely, namely in the mouth, which may be helpful in certain situations.
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/08/200810103239.htm
