PVP-I Use Cases
July 16, 2025
Long-Acting Povidone-Iodine Formulations: A Potential Frontline Defense Against SARS-CoV-2
SARS-CoV-2 enters the body primarily through the nasal cavity and, to a lesser extent, the ocular surface. Nasal goblet and ciliated cells, rich in ACE2 and TMPRSS2 receptors, act as early hosts for the virus. These sites also serve as transmission points, particularly when individuals are asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic.