December 5, 2020: Dr. Youngberg discusses the simply uses of iodine in the fight against COVID19. Links to studies below. Click SHOW MORE
Use of topical and internal iodine is discussed in detail as way to disinfect viruses including SARS CoV-2.
JAMA Otolaryngology – Head &Neck Surgery. Published online September 17, 2020
In Vitro Efficacy of a Povidone-Iodine Nasal Antiseptic for Rapid Inactivation of SARS-CoV-2
CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Povidone-iodine nasal antiseptic solutions at concentrations as low as 0.5% rapidly inactivate SARS-CoV-2 at contact times as short as 15 seconds. Intranasal use of PVP-I has demonstrated safety at concentrations of 1.25% and below and may play an adjunctive role in mitigating viral transmission beyond personal protective equipment.
Iodine is still 100% effective within 15 seconds, even when the 10% povidone iodine solution is greatly diluted down to 0.5% (20 parts distilled water to 1 part iodine). This diluted form is documented as a safe and effective form of mouth and nasal rinse for physicians, dentist and their patients both before and after procedures as a powerful strategy to prevent viral transmission from person to person.
“Iodine: The Forgotten Weapon Against Influenza Viruses”
David Derry, MD, PhD, in the medical journal Thyroid Science 4(9):R1-5, 2009, documented that “Iodine was the most effective agent for killing viruses, especially influenza viruses. Aerosol iodine was found to kill viruses in sprayed mists, and solutions of iodine were equally effective… In 1945, Burnet and Stone found that putting iodine on mice snouts prevented the mice from being infected with lethal levels of live influenza virus in mists. They suggested that impregnating masks with iodine would help stop viral spread [ideally spray on outside of surgical or N95 masks and let dry before use]. They also recommended that medical personnel have iodine-aerosol-treated rooms for examination and treatment of highly infective patients. Oral iodine might also boost body defense mechanisms in the upper oral and respiratory mucus.” Dr. Derry’s conclusion: “Iodine incorporated into masks, solutions, aerosols, and oral preparations could help to kill influenza viruses and fight off an H1N1 Pandemic.”
Study finds concentrated iodine rinse is effective against SARS-CoV-2 Researchers have found that a diluted concentration of over-the-counter povidone-iodine (PVP-I) oral rinse can kill viruses such as the SARS CoV-2 and prevent transmission in seconds, according to a study published in the Journal of Prosthodontics. The authors of the study, most of whom are faculty at the University of Connecticut Health Center, wanted to investigate a way to decontaminate a patient’s oral and nasal cavities to protect and prevent transmission.
The study was published in the June 2020 issue of the American College of Prosthodontists Journal of Prosthodontics. The study in its entirety can be read here.
Infect Dis Ther (2019) 8:581–593
Use of Iodine to treat viral conjunctivitis of the eye.
REVIEW Infectious Disease Management and Control with Povidone Iodine
Use of Iodine to treat viral conjunctivitis of the eye. Clinical and Antiviral Efficacy of an Ophthalmic Formulation of Dexamethasone Povidone-Iodine in a Rabbit Model of Adenoviral Keratoconjunctivitis. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science January 2011, Vol.52, 339-344.
Clinical and Antiviral Efficacy of an Ophthalmic Formulation of Dexamethasone Povidone-Iodine in a Rabbit Model of Adenoviral Keratoconjunctivitis. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science January 2011, Vol.52, 339-344.
