Persistent hyposalivation in patients after COVID ‐19 infection: Temporary or lasting alteration?

AbstractIt was with great interest that we read the letter written by Martelli J únioret al. (2021).1 To our knowledge, it is the first study to evaluate the frequency of alterations in salivary glands by COVID-19 in Brazil. The COVID-19 is a defiant infectious disease due to systemic complications and potential sequelae.2 The invasion of oral epithelial cells by SARS-CoV-2 may result in damage to glandular parenchyma.

Source: Oral Surgery - August 2, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Lucas Alves da Mota Santana, Nelmara Sousa ‐e‐Silva, Rani Iani Costa Gonçalo, Eduardo Morato de Oliveira, Ricardo de Oliveira Corrêa, Amália Moreno, Leandro Napier de Souza Tags: LETTER TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research