- Possible sexual transmission of virus - "survival of SARS-CoV-2 in a recovering patient’s semen" Archived Message
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on May 8, 2020, 10:48 pm
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Clinical Characteristics and Results of Semen Tests Among Men With Coronavirus Disease 2019 May 7, 2020 Diangeng Li, PhD1,2; Meiling Jin, MD2,3; Pengtao Bao, PhD4; et al Extract: "If it could be proved that SARS-CoV-2 can be transmitted sexually in future studies, sexual transmission might be a critical part of the prevention of transmission, especially considering the fact that SARS-CoV-2 was detected in the semen of recovering patients. Abstinence or condom use might be considered as preventive means for these patients. In addition, it is worth noting that there is a need for studies monitoring fetal development. Therefore, to avoid contact with the patient’s saliva and blood may not be enough, since the survival of SARS-CoV-2 in a recovering patient’s semen maintains the likelihood to infect others. Our study might contribute by providing new information to the current discourse regarding COVID-19 prevention and control." https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2765654?utm_source=silverchair&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=article_alert-jamanetworkopen&utm_content=wklyforyou&utm_term=050820 |
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