Potential effect of Zika virus infection on human male fertility?

Potential effect of Zika virus infection on human male fertility?

ABSTRACT Background: Zika virus (ZIKV) sexual transmission and prolonged viral shedding in semen have been previously reported, suggesting a strong viral affinity for genital tissues. A transient impact of ZIKV on male fertility was shown in animal and human studies. Methods: Adult male patients w...

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Main Authors: Vivian Iida Avelino-Silva, Conrado Alvarenga, Carolina Abreu, Tania Regina Tozetto-Mendoza, Cynthia Liliane Motta do Canto, Erika Regina Manuli, Maria Cassia Mendes-Correa, Ester Cerdeira Sabino, Walter Manso Figueiredo, Aluísio Cotrim Segurado, Philippe Mayaud
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2018-10-01
Series:Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo
Subjects:
Zika virus
Sexual transmission
Shedding
Semen
Spermogram
Fertility
Brazil
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