Oral Manifestations in COVID-19 Patients: A Prevalence Study
Introduction: Coronavirus disease has manifestations in multiple systems with the respiratory system being predominantly the first system to be affected, it is important to know whether coronavirus disease has primary oral manifestations or whether the oral manifestations were due to an overwhelming...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Jaypee Brothers Medical Publisher
2023-12-01
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| Series: | Dental Journal of Advance Studies |
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| Online Access: | https://www.djas.org/doi/DJAS/pdf/10.5005/djas-11014-0025 |
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| Summary: | Introduction: Coronavirus disease has manifestations in multiple systems with the respiratory system being predominantly the first system to be affected, it is important to know whether coronavirus disease has primary oral manifestations or whether the oral manifestations were due to an overwhelming response to the disease. Understanding its oral manifestations will lead to early diagnosis and proper isolation that may reduce the spread and severity of the disease.
Materials and methods: The study participants were selected among recovered COVID-19 patients. The participants were interviewed through preset questionnaires through telephonic conversation. Oral examination was done only for patients who had negative RTPCR testing from COVID-19 and were still being admitted to the hospital for full recovery.
Results: There were 200 participants, 119 were females and 81 were males. There were oral lesions, such as ulcers, thrush, mucositis, or a combination thereof, observed in 14 patients. Among the 116 patients, oral symptoms such as ageusia were most prominent, with oral lesions and other oral issues being more prevalent in symptomatic individuals and those with systemic conditions compared to asymptomatic and healthy individuals.
Conclusion: The oral manifestations among COVID-19 patients were statistically insignificant due to limited data. However, it was observed that taste alteration is most common and may be associated with COVID-19. The oral lesions are highly likely to be secondary manifestations of the disease. |
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| ISSN: | 2321-1482 2349-9869 |