Chikungunya Virus Shedding in Semen: A Case Series |
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| Authors: | Ezequias B. Martins,Fernanda de Bruycker-Nogueira,Cintia D. S. Rodrigues,Carolina C. Santos,Simone A. Sampaio,Allison A. Fabri,Viní cius Guerra-Campos,Maria Angé lica 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,Patrí cia Brasil,Guilherme A. Calvet |
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| Affiliation: | 1.Acute Febrile Illnesses Laboratory, Evandro Chagas National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro 21045-900, Brazil;2.Flavivirus Laboratory, Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro 21045-900, Brazil |
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| Abstract: | 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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| Keywords: | chikungunya semen detection genitals shedding persistence |
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