Isolation of SARS-CoV-2 in reproductive tissue, a possible transmission route

e202007087

Authors

  • Alejandro González-Castro Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla. Santander. España.
  • Yhivian Peñasco Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla. Santander. España.
  • Patricia Escudero-Acha Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla. Santander. España.
  • Elena Cuenca Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla. Santander. España.

Keywords:

COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, Testicles

Abstract

Since the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 infection during its incubation period (asymptomatic carrier) was first reported, the possible new routes of transmission of the virus have been reconsidered. Transmission between humans has been facilitated mainly through respiratory droplet transfer and physical contact. However, SARS-CoV-2 has been detected in feces, gastrointestinal tract, saliva and urine samples, suggesting new potential transmission routes. In this context, although there is evidence on the relationship between coronaviruses and orchitis, both in humans and animals, the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in the testicular epithelium remained a topic of debate due to contradictory results.

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Published

2020-07-21

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González-Castro A, Peñasco Y, Escudero-Acha P, Cuenca E. Isolation of SARS-CoV-2 in reproductive tissue, a possible transmission route: e202007087. Rev Esp Salud Pública [Internet]. 2020 Jul. 21 [cited 2024 Nov. 16];94:2 páginas. Available from: https://ojs.sanidad.gob.es/index.php/resp/article/view/903

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