Study Finds New Sexual Transmission Disease Risks
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by Kerri Miller
December 16, 2024
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2 min
7 Key Takeaways
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22 viruses persist in human semen post-acute infection.
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Findings highlight implications for barrier contraception recommendations and semen clearance testing.
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Study led by Caitlin Pley, MB.
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Research expanded the count of acute infection viruses persisting in semen from 9 to 2
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Gaps remain regarding viral viability for sexual transmission and host immune status.
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Potential publication bias and heterogeneity in study designs were limitations.
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The study authors declared no competing interests.
A systematic review published in The Lancet Microbe identified 22 viruses persisting in human semen following acute infection. The study, led by Caitlin Pley, MB, from the Center for Global Health at Charité University Berlin, analyzed 373 studies with 8,387 participants. The findings highlighted implications for barrier contraception recommendations, semen clearance testing, and the limitations of some therapeutic agents in crossing the blood-testis barrier. Despite challenges, the research expanded the count of acute infection viruses persisting in semen from 9 to 22, offering critical insights into public health and clinical guidelines.
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