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Swiss researchers found Andes hantavirus RNA in a man’s semen 71 months after his infection, even though no live virus could be isolated; the finding suggests long-term viral RNA persistence and raises questions about potential sexual transmission, but conclusions are limited to a single case and do not prove broader risk.
A peer-reviewed study found Andes hantavirus persisted in a man’s semen for 71 months after infection, even though the virus was no longer detectable in blood, urine, or the respiratory tract, suggesting potential sexual transmission and prompting calls for extended safe-sex guidance and survivor monitoring similar to Ebola protocols.
Sperm are male reproductive cells produced in the testes, while semen is the fluid that carries sperm during ejaculation, composed of sperm and seminal fluid from the prostate and seminal vesicles. Pre-ejaculate, produced by bulbourethral glands, may contain sperm in some cases, posing a very low but possible risk of pregnancy. Semen's characteristics can indicate health status, and contraception methods like vasectomy can prevent sperm from being present in semen.
A man in Ireland injected himself with semen over 18 months as a supposed cure for back pain, leading to severe complications including subcutaneous emphysema, and this case is the first reported instance of human semen injection for medical purposes, prompting warnings against untrained self-treatment.
A recent study has identified additional pathogens in semen that are capable of being transmitted sexually, expanding the understanding of potential risks associated with sexual activity. This research highlights the importance of further investigation into sexually transmitted infections and their prevention.
A comprehensive analysis of numerous studies has identified 22 viruses that can persist in human semen, with nine of these viruses showing evidence of sexual transmission. While it has been known that viruses like HIV and herpes can remain in semen, recent findings indicate that viruses such as Ebola and Zika can also infect the male reproductive tract, potentially spreading long after the initial infection phase.
Allison Tennyson, 34, from Minneapolis, Minnesota, has a rare allergy to semen, causing extremely painful burns during sex due to her Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. She is also allergic to condoms, making intimacy challenging. With concerns about having children, Allison and her partner are navigating the difficulties of her condition and its impact on their relationship and future family plans.