Research Article

First Aid Disinfection by Gargling Electrolyzed Saline for COVID-19 Infections

Authors: Kembu Nakamoto, Hiroshi Hashiyada, Sadahiro Kawamoto, Toshiyuki Fujii.

DOI: 10.33425/2639-9458.1147

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Abstract

Introduction: Electrolyzed saline (ES) is a non-toxic virucidal disinfectant. A treatment strategy for COVID-19 infections, in which initial decontamination was achieved by gargling ES, was retrospectively investigated.

Methodology: Thirty-eight COVID-19 patients were admitted between June 8, 2021, and September 30, 2021. Each patient gargled ES 3 times a day for as long as salivary SARS-CoV-2 antigen (Ag) tests produced positive results. Treatment effects were evaluated based on the salivary Ag level.

Results: Gargling ES solution was used to decontaminate the primary infection site in 33 patients (study group), whereas it was used at 7~10 days after admission in 5 patients (control). Thirty patients were

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