Oral Manifestations of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): An Overview

Oral Manifestations of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): An Overview

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The grim milestone of three million deaths due to the global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was reached a few weeks ago.COVID-19 is a multi-system all-pervasive disease with protean iPhone Accessory manifestations, and its major signs and symptoms, such as the incessant dry cough, fever, and pneumonia, are well-known.Yet, its mucocutaneous manifestations, particularly those of the oral cavity, appear to be little recognized.This may be due either to the rarity of oral manifestations of COVID-19, or poor detection of such symptoms by attending physicians who may do only a cursory examination of the oral mucosa because of the overwhelming gravity of the other major systemic presentations.

Nevertheless, there are now a considerable number of reports, including systematic reviews, on oral manifestations of COVID-19 in the literature.These, apart from the now well-known dysgeusia of COVID-19, range from ulcers, erosions, bullae, vesicles, mucosal pustules, macules, papules L-Carnosine and pigmentations, as well as haemorrhagic manifestations including petechiae, crusts and spontaneous bleeding.Unfortunately, the majority of these reports are anecdotal in nature and remain to be substantiated.Here, we provide a brief overview of the reported oral manifestations of COVID-19, and their management protocols.

CPD/Clinical Relevance: To raise awareness of the currently reported major and minor oral manifestations of COVID-19 and their management protocols.