Repurposing povidone-iodine to reduce the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and transmission: a narrative review

Background Accumulating data suggest antiviral effects of povidone-iodine against the Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus. This narrative review aims to examine the antiviral mechanisms of povidone-iodine, efficacy of povidone-iodine against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and s...

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Published in:	Annals of Medicine
Main Authors:	Nicole-Ann Lim, Ooiean Teng, Chester Yan Hao Ng, Lena X. Y. Bao, Paul Anantharajah Tambyah, Amy M. L. Quek, Raymond C. S. Seet
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Taylor & Francis Group 2022-12-01
Subjects:	Povidone-iodine mechanisms SARS-CoV-2 clinical studies adverse effects
Online Access:	https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/07853890.2022.2076902