Presence of SARS-CoV-2 in semen and the impact of COVID-19 on the male reproductive system

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.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2021

Erschienen:

2021

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:183

Enthalten in:

Ugeskrift for laeger - 183(2021), 51 vom: 20. Dez.

Sprache:

Dänisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Hansen, Christine Bo [VerfasserIn]
Leineweber, Thomas Daell [VerfasserIn]
Jørgensen, Niels [VerfasserIn]
Schneider, Uffe Vest [VerfasserIn]
Westh, Henrik [VerfasserIn]
Freiesleben, Nina la Cour [VerfasserIn]
Nielsen, Henriette Svarre [VerfasserIn]
Lauritsen, Mette Petri [VerfasserIn]

Themen:

Journal Article
Review

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 10.01.2022

Date Revised 25.11.2022

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM335171796