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SARS-CoV-2 effects on male reproduction: should men be worried??
Marziye Farsimadan1, Mohammad Motamedifar2
1Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran.
Abstract:
The rapid spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has placed a global challenge on both healthcare and society. So far, studies have shown that men are more prone to become ill than women and are more likely to die compared to female patients. Higher rates of positive cases and fatality in men than women have drawn the attention of scientists to investigate the possible impacts of SARS-CoV-2 on the male reproductive system. In this review, we tried to summarise so far findings on the effect of the SARS-CoV-2 on the male reproductive function to further assess the potential risks of this novel coronavirus on male reproductive health.
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