Indonesian Andrology and Biomedical Journal
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2020): June

Interpretation of Detection SARS Cov-2 in Semen

Cennikon Pakpahan (1. Andrology Study Program, Medical Biology Department - Faculty of Medicine Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 2. Ferina Hospital – Center for Reproductive Medicine, Surabaya 3. Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya)
Agustinus Agustinus (1. Andrology Study Program, Medical Biology Department - Faculty of Medicine Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 2. Ferina Hospital – Center for Reproductive Medicine, Surabaya 3. Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya)
Aucky Hinting (1. Andrology Study Program, Medical Biology Department - Faculty of Medicine Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 2. Ferina Hospital – Center for Reproductive Medicine, Surabaya)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Aug 2020

Abstract

Background: The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a virus with a high virulence which cause SARS-CoV-2, a disease with potentially dangerous implications for human health and pandemic. The involvement of other organs in the spread of this virus is still being debated. Considering the presence of (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme-2 (ACE-2) and Transmembrane Serine Protease 2 (TMPRSS2) in the reproductive organs including male reproduction,the male reproductive system possiblity for spreading SARS-CoV-2 should be studied. Reviews: Five studies were reveal the presence of SARS-CoV2 in semen. The reported results are inconsistent. Some of these studies also used unclear methods and procedures, which led to bias in the final results. Ongoing studies are needed to confirm the definite findings before specific recommendations can be made for further management. Summary: There is no definite interpretation of whether SARS-CoV-2 spreads through semen, but protection is still needed when it comes into contact with the semen.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IABJ

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions

Description

Andrology Sexology Anti-aging and male aesthetics Male physical and mental fitness Assisted reproductive technology ...