New evidence of long-lasting persistence of Ebola virus genetic material in semen of survivors
The Journal of infectious diseases, 2016•academic.oup.com
Ninety-eight semen specimens were obtained for Ebola virus (EBOV) RNA screening from
68 men in Guinea during the convalescent phase of EBOV infection. Ten samples from 8
men were positive for EBOV up to 9 months after onset of the disease, with decreasing
trends in the proportion of positive samples and the level of viral RNA. Safe sex practices
should be observed after discharge from treatment centers.
68 men in Guinea during the convalescent phase of EBOV infection. Ten samples from 8
men were positive for EBOV up to 9 months after onset of the disease, with decreasing
trends in the proportion of positive samples and the level of viral RNA. Safe sex practices
should be observed after discharge from treatment centers.
Abstract
Ninety-eight semen specimens were obtained for Ebola virus (EBOV) RNA screening from 68 men in Guinea during the convalescent phase of EBOV infection. Ten samples from 8 men were positive for EBOV up to 9 months after onset of the disease, with decreasing trends in the proportion of positive samples and the level of viral RNA. Safe sex practices should be observed after discharge from treatment centers.
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