SARS-CoV-2 Found in Human Sperm Months after COVID-19 Infection

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COVID-19 linked to global fertility decline; genetic vaccines and viral infection are suspects. Study reveals SARS-CoV-2 can persist in sperm for months, suggesting prolonged treatment. Patients with ongoing symptoms are treated with ivermectin. Impacts on viral transmission and sexual health are uncertain, urging early treatment to prevent severe effects.

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SARS-CoV-2 Found in Human Sperm Months after COVID-19 Infection Evidence Viral Infection Lingering in Human Body with Repercussions Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:35:42 GMT https://petermcculloughmd.substack.com/p/sars-cov-2-found-in-human-sperm-months By Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH

There are reports of reductions in fertility all around the world accelerating as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many have pointed to the widespread administration of genetic vaccines as a possible cause. However, an even a greater number of individuals have been infected with SARS-CoV-2.

Hallak et al have found that intact SARS-CoV-2 virions can “hide” in a population of sperm for months after COVID-19 infection. A study of 13 patients admitted to the Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, with moderate to severe COVID-19 showed that male gametes released extracellular viral traps (in a process called ETosis). The authors speculate that prolonged treatment could be indicated. In my clinical practice, patients with evidence of persistent SARS-CoV-2 replication (fever, night sweats, pulmonary symptoms, rash) are treated with 90 days of full dose 0.6 mg/kg ivermectin. These data suggest this approach is on target.

Hallak J, Caldini EG, Teixeira TA, et al. Transmission electron microscopy reveals the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in human spermatozoa associated with an ETosis-like response. Andrology . 2024; 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1111/andr.13612

We simply don’t know what this means for viral transmission via ejaculation or fertility, but the implications cannot be good for sexual health. It is best to orient acute patients towards early treatment and avoid hospitalization where the virus appears to have deep invasion into the body with long-lasting effects.

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Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH

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