SARS-CoV-2 in semen: a multicenter prospective study and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite numerous efforts to demonstrate the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 in semen of affected males, no clear evidence exists. We conducted a multicenter prospective study on adult patients with a confirmed diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 including patients with active infection (Active Group) and with a history of COVID-19 disease at least of 6 months (Recovered Group). An RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 and a semen analysis were performed on the semen of the enrolled patients. Genital/sexual symptoms were investigated in both groups. In the active infection group, urinary and sexual functions were assessed in the active phase and after 6 months. Finally, the literature on the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in semen was reviewed non-systematically.

Results

Sixty-five patients were enr

SUBMITTER: Cochetti G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11610089 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature