Review of COVID-19 and male genital tract.
Andrologia
; 53(1): e13914, 2021 Feb.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1087946
ABSTRACT
COVID-19 pandemic leads to health challenges globally, and its diverse aspects need to be uncovered. Multi-organ injuries have been reported by describing potential SARS-CoV-2 entrance routes ACE2 and TMPRSS2. Since these cell surface receptors' expression has been disclosed within the male reproductive system, its susceptibility to being infected by SARS-CoV-2 has been summarised through this literature review. Expression of ACE2 and TMPRSS2 at RNA or protein level has been reported across various investigations indicates that the male genitalia potentially is vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2 infection. Presence of SARS-CoV-2 within semen samples and following direct viral damage, secondary inflammatory response causing orchitis or testicular discomfort and finally the amount of viral load leading testicular damage and immune response activation are among probable underlying mechanisms. Therefore, genital examination and laboratory tests should be considered to address the male reproductive tract complications and fertility issues.
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International databases
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
SARS-CoV-2
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COVID-19
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Genitalia, Male
Type of study:
Reviews
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Andrologia
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
And.13914
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