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COVID-19 Not Transmissible Via the Blood Supply

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A National Institutes of Health study of blood samples from more than 250,000 donors found that very few included genetic material from the novel coronavirus, and that those materials that were discovered contained low viral levels. The post COVID-19 Not Transmissible Via the Blood Supply appeared first on Dimensions of Dental Hygiene.

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Study Reveals COVID-19 Pathway From the Oral Cavity to Lungs

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Periodontal disease and poor oral hygiene may be a more accurate predictor for COVID-19 severity than other risk factors, a study has found. This research suggests mouthrinse use and simple oral hygiene practices can reduce the risk of transmission from the patient’s oral cavity to the lungs. .