Ácido hipocloroso como antiséptico en la atención al paciente con sospecha de infección por COVID-19 |
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Institution: | 1. Unidad de Córnea y Superficie Ocular, Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Clínica Miranza Virgen de Luján, Sevilla, España;2. Unidad de Retina quirúrgica, Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Clínica Amiras, Hospital Viamed Santa Ángela de la Cruz, Sevilla, España;3. Clínica Aiken, Valencia, España;4. Unidad de Córnea y Superficie Ocular, Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Universidad Complutense, Instituto Castroviejo, Clínica Rementería, Madrid, España |
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Abstract: | PurposeThe SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19 disease, is transmitted by aerosols or by contact with infected surfaces. The route of entry to the body is through the nasal, oral or conjunctival mucosa. Health workers must use effective protection measures against the entry of the virus into mucous membranes, both physical and antiseptic filters. There is an antiseptic used in Ophthalmology that we believe could have virucidal action against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, formulated based on 0.01% hypochlorous acid.MethodsAn exhaustive search has been carried out in the databases of Pubmed and Web of Science to identify relevant articles on the virucidal activity of hypochlorous acid in different concentrations until October 4, 2020.ResultsThere is evidence of the virucidal efficacy of 0.01% hypochlorous acid against SARS-CoV-2. According to the different scientific publications reviewed, hypochlorous acid has virucidal efficacy against different viruses, among them, SARS-CoV-2.ConclusionsThe 0.01% hypochlorous acid could act as an effective antiseptic against SARS-CoV-2, exerting a barrier on the mucosa to prevent COVID-19 infection. It can be used on the eyes, nose and mouth. We consider it necessary to assess its use in the protocol for patient health care in ophthalmology consultations, as well as to recommend its use to the general population to reduce viral load and / or prevent transmission of infection. Additional in vivo studies would be required to confirm its antiseptic action. |
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Keywords: | Hypochlorous acid Antiseptic SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19 Conjunctivitis Virucidal |
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