Gum Diseases and Covid 19

 GUM DISEASES AND COVID19

New research suggests a deadly link between gum disease and COVID-19

Emerging research has suggested a there’s a connection between gum disease and SARS-CoV-2, according to a new report, “The Mouth COVID Connection (MCC).” 

The study found that hospitalized coronavirus patients with prior underlying gum disease are more likely to suffer respiratory failure. The MCC study found a link between the bacteria produced by swollen, red, bleeding gums, and bone loss—symptoms of chronic periodontitis—and COVID-19. 

Researchers found that patients with high levels of IL-6 (interleukin), a harmful protein produced by gum disease, were at significantly greater risk of suffering life-threatening respiratory problems. A similar study in Germany tested COVID-19 patients for the IL-6 protein while they were hospitalized and determined that these patients were in critical condition and needed a ventilator to breathe.

The study suggests that patients with bad gums are at risk of generating harmful levels of IL-6 proteins that spread to their lungs. When combined with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, it can trigger a life-threatening respiratory crisis.

COVID-19 patients with gum disease IL-6 levels above 80pg/ml are 22 times more likely to suffer from acute respiratory problems and placed on a ventilator compared to patients with IL-6 levels below 80pg/ml. MCC researches urge anyone concerned if they have gingivitis or any serious gum disease to schedule a dental appointment as soon as possible.

Elderly patients—particularly those with immune-compromising, underlying conditions, such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease—are more likely to succumb to life-threatening COVID-19 emergencies, including respiratory failure. MCC researchers say the same demographic is more likely to suffer from chronic gum disease than any other age or demographic.

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by,DR.RENJU T GEORGE,

INDIA.

Sterilization

STERILIZATION is the process of removal of microorganisms  including their spores from the surface of an article or a thing.

Many ways of sterilization are employed to get asepsis.

There are mainly two methods of sterilization

1.physical

2.chemical

1. PHYSICAL METHODS OF STERILIZATION

Chemical Sterilization is the process of removal of microorganisms by the use of chemical bactericidal agents.It is not always appropriate to use for heat-sensitive materials like plastics, fiber optics, and biological specimens. Under such conditions,chemical sterilization is used.

Guidelines to manage Covid19 for a health care worker

Guidelines to manage Covid 19 for a health care professionals

These are the guidelines for Health care professionals If they are exposed to COVID19 virus. 

This is put fowarded by Health and family welfare department, Government of Kerala. 

Best preoperative rinse in a Dental office?

The best preoperative rinse in a dental office is  0.2% Povidone Iodine
                 or
1% hydrogen peroxide

for 15-30 seconds.

Preoperative rinse reduces the bacterial load prior to a procedure.

It  accelerates the healing  ,

 it is also beneficial for both patient and the dentist.

By,
Dr.Renju T George,
India. 

Will coronavirus Covid 19 transmitted through air?

Yes .coronavirus- SARs CoV2 can be transmitted through air also.
 A recent study by researchers across 30 countries came in to conclusion that coronavirus- covid 19 can be transmitted through air. They have directed WHO to correct the statement regarding this.

7/7/2020
WHO finally agreed to this statement. In some angle it's TRUE it seems.

Dr.Renju T George,
India.

How long a coronavirus survive in different surfaces?

Corona virus is transmitted through droplet infection .
 A person can possibly get COVID 19 by touching a surface or an object that has coronavirus in it and then touching his own mouth, nose, eyes.
Here lies the importance of proper hand washing.

This is based on temperature of 24-25degree Celsius at 40%humidity.

1. Metal surfaces
( eg:-door handles,goldornaments ) ----5days

2. Glass ( eg:-glass windows, ceramic plates )---- 5 days

3. Newspaper,magazine,currency notes ---5 days.

4. Hard items such as a cardboard box ---1 day

5. Wood items (eg:- wooden furniture) ---4 days.

6. Plastic items ---- 2 days

7. Steel, water bottle, inside a refrigerator---------2 days.

8. Aluminum surface---2 - 8 hours

9. Copper surface---4 hours

10. Dresses - not yet identified.

At higher temperature and humidity levels coronavirus survive for a shorter time.

By,Dr.Renju T George,
      India.

Vanamahotsavam

Van Maholsav is celebrated in the month of July .
It is observed from july 1st to July 7th.

It is the festival of forest.

It is introduced by Dr.KM Munshi ,former Union minister of Agriculture in the year 1950.

This program emphasizes on planting new plant saplings. There by decreasing the pollution.
Save Earth save future.

Pic courtesy- Jeff

By,
Dr.Renju T George,
India.