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Gingival bleeding associated with COVID-19 infection.
Rahaf Manzalawi1, Khulud Alhmamey1, Mohamed Abdelrasoul2
1Dental Intern Dentistry Program Batterjee Medical College Jeddah Saudi Arabia.
Clinical Case Reports
|December 28, 2020
Summary
New-onset gingival bleeding may signal a COVID-19 infection. This symptom can appear before or alongside fever, other symptoms, and positive test results for the virus.
Area of Science:
- Oral Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Gingival bleeding is a common oral health issue.
- The early symptoms of COVID-19 are varied and can include respiratory and systemic signs.
Observation:
- A notable increase in patients presenting with new-onset gingival bleeding was observed.
- This bleeding occurred without a prior history of periodontal disease or other known causes.
Findings:
- New-onset gingival bleeding was identified as a potential early indicator of COVID-19 infection.
- This oral symptom can precede, coincide with, or follow other recognized clinical manifestations of COVID-19, such as fever.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider gingival bleeding as a possible early sign of COVID-19.
- Early identification of COVID-19 through oral symptoms may improve patient outcomes and public health strategies.
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