Effect of CHX (Chlorexidine) in Preventing SARS COVID 2

Dr. Bomma Vijayani, Dr. Surapaneni Bhavana

Abstract: Considered to be a major portal of entry for infectious agents, the oral cavity is directly associated with the evolutionary process of SARS-CoV-2 in its inhalation of ambient particles in the air and in expectorations. Some new generations of mouth rinses currently on the market have ingredients that could contribute to lower the SARS-CoV-2 viral load, and thus facilitate the fight against oral transmission. Chlorhexidine (CHX) is a widely used antimicrobial agent in dentistry. Herein, we report the synthesis of a novel mesoporous silica nanoparticle-encapsulated pure CHX (Nano-CHX), and its mechanical profile and antimicrobial properties against oral biofilms.

Keywords: Chlorexidine CHX, SARS COVID-2, mouthwash, pneumonia, OHC