Chikungunya Virus Shedding in Semen: A Case Series

Autor: Ezequias B. Martins, Fernanda de Bruycker-Nogueira, Cintia D. S. Rodrigues, Carolina C. Santos, Simone A. Sampaio, Allison A. Fabri, Vinícius Guerra-Campos, Maria Angélica M. Mares-Guia, Nieli R. C. Faria, Aline S. Santos, Marcelle A. S. Pinto, Michele F. B. Silva, Isabella C. V. Moraes, Anielle Pina-Costa, Ana Maria B. Filippis, Patrícia Brasil, Guilherme A. Calvet
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Viruses, Vol 14, Iss 9, p 1879 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 14091879
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DOI: 10.3390/v14091879
Popis: Background: Chikungunya is a viral disease that is transmitted by mosquitoes. It is characterized by an acute onset of fever and severe arthralgia. Methods: We describe six cases of acute and post-acute chikungunya in which viral RNA was detected in semen. Conclusions: The most prolonged detection period was 56 days after illness onset. We attempted to cultivate positive semen samples, but virus isolation was unsuccessful in all cases.
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