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Review
. 2020 Jul 14;24(3):347-350.
doi: 10.5935/1518-0557.20200047.

SARS-COV-2 and Male Reproductive Health

Renato Fraietta  1 , Fábio Firmbach Pasqualotto  2 , Matheus Roque  3 , Paulo Franco Taitson  4
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Review

SARS-COV-2 and Male Reproductive Health

Renato Fraietta et al. JBRA Assist Reprod. .

Abstract

Critical challenges for the public and private health, research, and medical communities have been posed by the COVID-19 outbreak. Some of these challenges are related to the possible adverse effects of SARS-CoV-2 on male reproductive health, and whether other potential modes of transmission may occur, such as sexual transmission. Moreover, concerns have been raised in terms of whether the COVID-19 outbreak may have an impact on fertility worldwide. In this study, we will discuss the origins of SARS-CoV-2. We will further describe its mechanism of action, diagnosis, symptoms, and potential effects on the male reproductive system.

Keywords: Covid-19; SARS-COV-2; Semen; male reproductive.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest

The author has no conflict of interest to declare.

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