• Reprod. Biomed. Online · Jun 2020

    SARS-CoV-2 and the testis: similarity with other viruses and routes of infection.

    • Walter D Cardona Maya, Stefan S Du Plessis, and Paula A Velilla.
    • Reproduction Group, Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Medical School, University of Antioquia, Antioquia, Colombia.
    • Reprod. Biomed. Online. 2020 Jun 1; 40 (6): 763-764.

    AbstractSince the start of the latest coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak, the number of infected individuals and cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been increasing exponentially worldwide. Of interest is existing evidence that orchitis can develop due coronavirus infection. It is therefore not unreasonable to believe that SARS-CoV-2 could be transmitted by semen. Consequently, it is of paramount importance that individuals who could potentially be infected take all possible care to mitigate the likely risk of passing on the infection through sexual intercourse.Copyright © 2020 Reproductive Healthcare Ltd. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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