Published 2020 | Version v1
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SARS-CoV-2 in the semen: where does it come from?

Massarotti C.
Garolla A.
Maccarini E.
Scaruffi P.
Stigliani S.
Anserini P.
Foresta C.
Others:
Massarotti, C.
Garolla, A.
Maccarini, E.
Scaruffi, P.
Stigliani, S.
Anserini, P.
Foresta, C.

Description

A recent report by Li et al., described the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in semen samples of six patients, including two subjects who were recovering from the clinical disease. This finding re-opened the discussion on possible male genital tract infection, virus shedding in semen, sexual transmission and safety of fertility treatments during the pandemic period [1]. As stated by the Authors themselves, the small sample size and short follow up dictate caution in the interpretation of their results.

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April 14, 2023
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November 28, 2023