SARS-CoV-2 RNA in dental biofilms: Supragingival and subgingival findings from inpatients in a COVID-19 intensive care unit.

Sabrina Carvalho GomesJuliane G da FonsecaLuísa M MillerLuciane ManentiPatrícia Daniela M AngstMarcelo L LamersIlma S BrumLuciana N Nunes

Published in: Journal of periodontology (2022)

ICU patients harbored SARS-CoV-2 RNA in supragingival and subgingival biofilms, irrespective of the periodontal condition, and systemic viral load. The high number of positive patients highlights the need to better understand this habit to provide adequate oral care.

Keyphrases

sars cov
intensive care unit
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
healthcare
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
palliative care
mechanical ventilation