Key result
Aqueous iodine (2%) applied to the fingers effectively blocked transmission of experimental rhinovirus infection immediately after treatment (0% vs 100% infection rate; P<0.001).
Why the study?
Does aqueous iodine applied to fingers prevent experimental rhinovirus infection in volunteers?
RCT (n=35)
Does aqueous iodine applied to fingers prevent experimental rhinovirus infection in volunteers?
Absolute Event Rate: 0% vs 100%
p-value: p=<0.001
Aqueous iodine applied to the fingers effectively blocks hand transmission of experimental rhinovirus infection.
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May support iodine-based hand disinfection against rhinovirus; leaves open real-world effectiveness and safety.
Gwaltney et al. (1980) conducted an RCT in Experimental rhinovirus infection (n=35). Aqueous iodine applied to the fingers vs. Placebo preparation was evaluated on Rhinovirus infection after immediate exposure (p=<0.001). Aqueous iodine (2%) applied to the fingers effectively blocked transmission of experimental rhinovirus infection immediately after treatment (0% vs 100% infection rate; P<0.001).
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