During self-isolation, patients COVID-19 it is recommended to use various utensils, such as eating, drinking, and bathing utensils separately. This aims to reduce the risk of transmitting the Corona virus to other family members.
After recovering from COVID-19, one important thing to do is throw away the toothbrush that was used while the patient was still infected. What is the reason?
“Things to do after recovering from COVID-19: throw away your personal hygiene tools such as toothbrushes and tongue cleaners,” said the IDI COVID-19 Task Force, Prof Zubairi Djoerban in a tweet on Twitter quoted by detikcom, Wednesday (13/7/2021).
According to him, the purpose of throwing away the toothbrush after doing this isoman is to protect the survivors and family members. If necessary, create a separate container to reduce the spread of the virus.
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Dentists also recommend that people recovering from COVID-19 infection should immediately replace their toothbrush. In addition to reducing the risk of reinfection, this method can also save others who may be using the same restroom.
“If you or anyone in your circle of family and friends has been infected COVID-19, after recovering, make sure to change your toothbrush, tongue cleaner etc,” said Dr Pravesh Mehra, dentist from Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, quoted by India Today.
“It can harbor the virus, and it’s best to throw it away,” he continued.
In his explanation, Dr Mehra said this was due to the large number of bacteria or viruses that had accumulated on the toothbrush. Over time it can cause infections in the upper respiratory tract.
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