Evaluation of SARS-CoV-2 in Human Semen and Effect on Total Sperm Number: A Prospective Observational Study.

Jordan C Best Manish Kuchakulla Kajal Khodamoradi Thiago Fernandes Negris Lima Fabio Stefano Frech Justin K Achua Omar Joel Rosete Belén Mora Garijo Himanshu Arora Emad Ibrahim Ranjith Ramasamy

Published in: The world journal of men's health (2021)

SARS-CoV-2 infection, though not detected in semen of recovered men, can affect TSN in ejaculate in the acute setting. Whether SARS-CoV-2 can affect spermatogenic function long-term remains to be evaluated.

Keyphrases

sars cov
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
endothelial cells
liver failure
respiratory failure
induced pluripotent stem cells
pluripotent stem cells
drug induced
coronavirus disease
hepatitis b virus