Abstrakt
This article reviews the current studies published on the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in semen and the potential effect of COVID-19 on male fertility. The aim was to provide insight into different possible mechanisms of involvement of the male reproductive system by SARS-CoV-2 infection and to evaluate the studies investigating the presence of virus in semen. It is concluded that the likelihood of SARS-CoV-2 transmission through semen is low and that COVID-19 may negatively affect semen parameters, but that the impairment is probably short-termed.
Bidragets oversatte titel | Presence of SARS-CoV-2 in semen and the impact of COVID-19 onthe male reproductive system |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Artikelnummer | V07210573 |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Vol/bind | 183 |
Udgave nummer | 51 |
Sider (fra-til) | 1-9 |
Antal sider | 9 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Status | Udgivet - 20 dec. 2021 |
Emneord
- COVID-19
- Genitalia, Male
- Humans
- Infertility, Male
- Male
- SARS-CoV-2
- Semen