Oral Symptoms of COVID-19 Among Infected Medical Doctors

Oral symptoms of corona virus disease have been reported by many studies. The lack of direct contact between the dentist and the patient during the active disease presented an obstacle to build a strong body of evidence.

the aim of the study is to report the oral symptoms of COVID-19 and correlate the occurrence of these symptoms with various disease-related factors.

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Key information

Conditions

COVID-19 Respiratory Infection COVID-19 Coronaviridae Infections Coronavirus Infections Dysgeusia Infections Lung Diseases Mouth Diseases Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Nidovirales Infections Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pneumonia Pneumonia, Viral RNA Virus Infections Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections Salivary Gland Diseases Sensation Disorders Signs and Symptoms Stomatognathic Diseases Taste Disorders Virus Diseases Xerostomia

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Banī Suwayf University

Banī Suwayf, 2711860, Egypt

About this study

This is a cross-sectional web-based survey targeted Medical doctors infected with COVID-19. The survey questioned the diagnosis of the disease, the severity of the disease, the general symptoms, the oral symptoms along with drug and medical history.

The survey comprised a total of 3 main sections. The first section included demographic data and diagnostic method for COVID-19 infection. The second section included question about duration of the disease, the general manifestations of the disease, the previous medical history. History of smoking, severity of COVID-19 infection and history of hospitalization. Drug history and treatments for COVID-19. Presence of blood discrepancies during COVID-19 infection. The third section targeted detailed oral manifestations of the disease and questions about the oral hygiene and presence of previous oral lesions.

The questions about oral manifestations were designed based on a systematic search through the current literature, dated between 2019 and January 2021.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

COVID-19 infection
Medical doctors

Exclusion criteria

none

Treatment and study plan

Medical doctors infected with COVID-19

Other

web-based survey

Primary outcomes

Occurrence of oral symptoms

Time frame: 14 days of infection

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Beni-Suef University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Oral Manifestations of COVID-19 Correlated to Medical History. A Survey on Infected Medical Doctors.

Important dates

Study start: 2019
Primary completion: 2022
Study completion: 2022
First posted: Jan 25, 2023
Registry last updated: Jan 25, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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