John Murphy, M.D., MPH, DPH, President COVID-19 Long-haul Foundation Abstract Long COVID—also called post-COVID-19 condition or post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC)—is a multisystem disorder that commonly produces persistent neurological, […]
Lingual Pathology and Dysgeusia in COVID-19: A Histopathological and Molecular Inquiry
John Murphy, CEO The COVID-19 Long-haul Foundation Abstract The tongue, a muscular organ of exquisite complexity, serves not only as a conduit for speech and mastication but as the primary […]
Dysgeusia in Long COVID: Etiology, Physiology, Pathology, and Therapeutic Horizons
Author: John Murphy, CEO The COVID-19 Long-haul Foundation Abstract Taste disturbance has emerged as one of the most persistent and distressing sequelae of SARS‑CoV‑2 infection. While anosmia and ageusia were […]
The Etiology of Long-Haul COVID-19 Effects on Oral Health, Taste, Saliva, Dentition, and Speech
John Murphy, The COVID 19 Long-haul Foundation Abstract Long-haul COVID-19, or post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), presents a constellation of persistent symptoms affecting multiple organ systems. Among these, oral […]
If You’ve Had COVID-19, Could You Have ‘COVID Teeth’?
Christine Frank, DDS COVID-19 is predominantly a respiratory disease. But many people have reported symptoms that go beyond the respiratory system, including those affecting the mouth. There’s still a lot […]
A Comparative Study on Genotoxic and Oxidative DNA Damage in Oral Epithelial Cells of COVID-19 Suspected Patients
Yogitha Poojari • Senthil Murugan • P K. Sankaran • et. al. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.82593 Abstract Introduction The SARS-CoV-2 virus causes COVID-19 by chiefly infecting the nasal and oral mucosal cavities, where its spike proteins bind to angiotensin-converting […]
‘COVID Tongue’ Is Definitely a Thing—Here’s What It Is and How to Know if You Have It
Beth Ann Mayer, Parade Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us […]
Post-Covid Oral Health And Dental Complications
PCE DENTAL IMPLANT CENTER If you’re one of the thousands of people in The Woodlands, Conroe, or surrounding areas to be diagnosed with and recover from COVID-19, there’s a good […]
Bilateral Peritonsillar Abscesses Subsequent to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A Case Report
Hisataka Ominato • Takumi Kumai • Ryo Ota • Miki Takahara, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.78590 Abstract Superinfections with various bacteria exacerbate the symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Bilateral peritonsillar abscesses are rare and could be fatal, and their […]
Association of self-reported periodontal disease and inequities with long haul COVID-19
Sara Alhaffar, Sriha Yalamanchi, Anubhuti Shukla, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0311644 Abstract In 2000, the Surgeon General’s report highlighted that the mouth is a mirror for overall health of an individual and that disparities […]