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. 2020 Jun;40(6):763-764.
doi: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2020.04.009. Epub 2020 Apr 17.

SARS-CoV-2 and the testis: similarity with other viruses and routes of infection

Walter D Cardona Maya  1 , Stefan S Du Plessis  2 , Paula A Velilla  3
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SARS-CoV-2 and the testis: similarity with other viruses and routes of infection

Walter D Cardona Maya et al. Reprod Biomed Online. 2020 Jun.

Abstract

Since the start of the latest coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak, the number of infected individuals and cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been increasing exponentially worldwide. Of interest is existing evidence that orchitis can develop due coronavirus infection. It is therefore not unreasonable to believe that SARS-CoV-2 could be transmitted by semen. Consequently, it is of paramount importance that individuals who could potentially be infected take all possible care to mitigate the likely risk of passing on the infection through sexual intercourse.

Keywords: COVID-19; Fertility; SARS-CoV-2; Sperm; Virus.

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